Colleagues, We are excited to share some incredible news from a team of students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical in Rochester. Their submission to NASA’s fourth annual “TechRise Student Challenge” was selected as a winning entry. The team from Old Colony was the only Massachusetts school to be selected. MAVA extends its congratulations to … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, The “Boston Globe” today published this piece concerning Madison Park. David OPINION Boston cannot wait 10 years to rebuild Madison Park Vocational schools connect students with well-paid blue-collar jobs, while helping employers overcome the state’s labor shortages. By Marcela García Globe Columnist, February 25, 2025, 4:00 a.m. Rendering … Read more

SAVE THE DATES — OSHA Training 2025 Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Lisa Sandler MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. Registration is now open, and we encourage all of our Chapter 74 teachers receive this notice. Please share this with all of your vocational technical & agricultural instructors!!! Thanks so much for your … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share some special news as Culinary Arts students from Nashoba Valley Tech have won the opportunity to compete in the upcoming National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, Maryland!! MAVA extends its congratulations to the students and staff and extends best wishes in the national competition. David NASHOBA TECH TO REPRESENT STATE … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, In the event you did not receive this piece from the Boston Globe, we have copied it below and a pdf is attached. David Acting Mass. education commissioner selected as superintendent for Penn. district By Christopher Huffaker Globe Staff, Updated February 21, 2025 <![if !vml]><![endif]>The acting chief of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary … Read more

Colleagues, Our MAVA colleagues at Assabet posted this LinkedIn message as they celebrate CTE Month! Thanks Superintendent Houle!! David Ernie Houle Superintendent-Director @ Assabet Valley As we celebrate hashtag#CTEMonth, today’s program showcases on Electrical Wiring. To learn more about Assabet’s offering, click here: https://buff.ly/40J0ZsZ For more information about job outlook, check here: https://buff.ly/3872Hs0 The median … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, In the event you did not see this article, we are forwarding this to you. It was originally published in the Boston Globe. David State education department proposes requiring Mass. vocational schools Regional trade schools like Greater Lawrence Tech have sought to expand capacity to meet demand, but many still use selective admissions … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We pleased to share this outstanding news that student Christopher E. Joiner has been selected by Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to represent the state as one of the U.S. Presidential Scholar nominees from Massachusetts. BVT Senior Named … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this piece concerning one of our many successful Career Tech Initiatives across the Commonwealth!! This one at Nashoba Valley Technical School in Westford, which offers evening courses for adults who want to learn a trade and pursue a new career. David Free training programs in plumbing, electrical offered at … Read more

Colleagues, Our MAVA colleague Jill Rossetti at Blue Hills Regional Technical School posted this outstanding LinkedIn message to announce February is Black History Month!!! David <![if !vml]><![endif]> JILL ROSSETTI Superintendent-Director at Blue Hills Regional Technical School This February and every month, we honor and celebrate the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans who … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, <![if !vml]><![endif]> We pleased to share this outstanding news that student Ariyana Chrispin Perkins has been selected by Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to represent the state as one of the U.S. Presidential Scholar nominees from Massachusetts. “Ariyana … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share the results for the Culinary Arts students at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School of Rochester at the annual Massachusetts ProStart Student Invitational. The event was held at Gillette Stadium. The Management team placed 1st in the competition with Leah Hollenbeck winning “Best Overall Presentation”. This is the … Read more

Colleagues, Good News from Blackstone Valley Tech! 15 Practical Nursing students successfully completed the 60-week program that prepares its adult students with foundational skills essential to a nursing career. Chapter 74 vocational technical PN programs successfully prepare graduates for a career in nursing all across the Commonwealth. In fact, more LPN’s receive their training in … Read more

Colleagues, We received this interesting news from Tia Gerber, the Director of Community Partnerships at Whittier Tech. We are most pleased to share it with you. David Sparks Will Fly: A Profile of a MassSTEP ESOL Welding Program <![if !vml]><![endif]>February 5, 2025 Written by: Erin Paszko, Program Director of Adult Education at Community Action, Inc. … Read more

Connecting for Success Conference June 23-26, 2025 MAVA Announces Theme and Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Connecting for Success Conference The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) is excited to unveil the theme and keynote speaker for the 2025 Connecting for Success (CFS) Conference. This year’s event will focus on the theme: “Building Bridges: Connecting … Read more

Colleagues, We are excited to share this heartwarming story from Norfolk County Agricultural High School. John Martin, the superintendent/director of Norfolk County described Bette Duquette as “one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet.” He stated there are names on other buildings at the school; mostly the names of superintendents and other school administrators”. “Why … Read more

SAVE THE DATES — OSHA Training 2025 Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Lisa Sandler MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. Please share this with all of your vocational technical & agricultural instructors!!! David To: All CTE Educators From: MAVA Safety Office Date: 2-7-2025 Subject: OSHA Training 2025 Do you need to complete your … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We learned this afternoon from the administration at Minuteman Technical High School, that student Sunay Agarwal, has been selected by Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to represent the state as one of the U.S. Presidential Scholar nominees from … Read more

MAVA members, Our MAVA colleagues at Pathfinder posted this LinkedIn message. The students are pleased to share with you the latest issue of the Pathfinder Tech Literary Magazine! David Pathfinder Regional Tech HighPathfinder Regional Tech High We’re proud to share with you the latest issue of the Pathfinder Tech Literary Magazine, The Way We Write! … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this outstanding message from Blue Hills Tech!! David 🎉 February is CTE Month! 🎉 JILL ROSSETTI Superintendent-Director at Blue Hills Regional Technical School 🎉 February is CTE Month! 🎉 Let’s celebrate the incredible Career & Technical Education (CTE) students who are mastering real-world skills and shaping the future, … Read more

Colleagues, We are always excited to share activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share a very successful advocacy building event from our colleagues at Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech. You will find more information below and some photos. David Aaron L. Polansky Superintendent-Director Old … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this outstanding news from Brockton High School! David Elvio Ferreira, Ed.D. Brockton High building strong community connections <![if !vml]><![endif]> Brockton High building strong community connections. Thank you AccuRounds and North Easton Machine for a great informational session!!

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Very interesting piece published in the “Franklin Observer”. David Ferreira School Districts Giving Vocational Schools the Cold Shoulder Alan Earls Editor “ According to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations, the school systems in the Commonwealth’s cities and towns are supposed to give the state’s … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We learned this afternoon from Tom LaMondia, Chapter 74 Director at Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, that student Andy Li, has been selected by Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to represent the state as one of the U.S. Presidential … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2025 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released a “Call For Proposals” for the 2025 Conference! Please share this with your professional staff!! Share your expertise with the MAVA Community! David The 2025 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the following Call For Proposals The Connecting for Success (CFS) … Read more