Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, From this morning’s Boston Globe. One-size-fits-all admissions lottery is not the answer We were deeply disappointed to read your editorial supporting a lottery for vocational school admissions, and we take issue with your argument. We are proud that student enrollment in Massachusetts’ vocational-technical schools mirrors the demographics of … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The Connecting for Success Conference Team has made their first post to MAVA’s NEW LinkedIn page!! We are suggesting you “like” the page and share this resource with your staff!! Scan or click the QR code below to be brought to the page (direct URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mava-ma). Below, please find the new deadline for … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share this example of collaboration between a regional vocational technical school and a member community. David for Police, Fire Whittier Tech Carpentry Students Build New Ramp at Georgetown Water Dept. December 19, 2023 Camryn Langille Water Department News GEORGETOWN – Superintendent Maureen Lynch and Utility Director Marlene Ladderbush are pleased … Read more

MAVA Board of Directors & Vocational Coordinators, Knowing that not all Board members have a membership in ACTE, we are pleased to share this “Sector Sheet”. This may be of interest to members of your staff. David ACTE is re-launching their popular Sector Sheet series that describes career and technical education’s (CTE) role in growing … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Very interesting piece that First appeared in Contrarian Boston 1.8.24 Please take a moment to read this piece written by David Mancuso, President of Mancuso Communication Strategies. We have faith in the legislature to act to increase capacity and are appreciative of all the legislature has done to … Read more

Colleagues, We are always excited to share interesting ideas and activities that have proven successful in one or more of our MAVA schools. Today we are pleased to share an idea from our colleagues at Southeastern Regional. As we are well aware in advocating for our schools, it is effective to invite local and state … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to forward this interesting story as Appleseeds, the student run restaurant at Leominster Center for Technical Education Innovation (CTEi), celebrates its 30th Anniversary !! David CTEi’s Appleseeds celebrates 30 Years Eatery run by Leominster Culinary Arts Program Appleseeds Restaurant, part of Leominster High School’s culinary program, was honored last month for … Read more

Colleagues, We are pleased to share the great news below, that our good friend and colleague Kevin McCaskill, is the new Principal at Brockton High School. Should you like to reach out to him his email is kevinmccaskill. MAVA extends its sincere congratulations to Kevin in his new position. We are very confident that he … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Mario Sousa 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: 1-6-24 Subject: OSHA Course Registration Registration NOW open for Spring Courses OSHA 510 Construction Standards (Visit http://tinyurl.com/2s39e59s to … Read more

, 2021 General Membership Meeting & Dinner “CTE where STEM Goes to Work” MAVA Colleagues, We are pleased to share this announcement that registration is open for our Spring 2024 MAVA General Membership Meeting scheduled on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA 01752. … Read more

Oct Colleagues, We are pleased to recognize Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School DECA Chapter. The B-P chapter earned Thrive-level recognition from DECA Inc. and will be commended at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held on April 27-30, 2024, in Anaheim, California. Congratulations to the students and staff involved! David PR for Police, Fire, Municipal Government … Read more

<![if !vml]><![endif]> U.S. Representative Lori Trahan Visits Greater Lowell Tech To Congratulate Winner of Congressional App Challenge December 20, 2023 Robert Mills <![if !vml]><![endif]>Greater Lowell Technical High School junior Madisyn Koza stands with Rep. Lori Trahan on Tuesday after Koza won the Third Congressional District Congressional App Challenge. Koza won the challenge by creating an … Read more

Honorable Massachusetts Senators & Representatives, We are most pleased to share this recent article published in the Daily Hampshire Gazette following a visit to Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle. The Commissioner met with the staff and students. During her visit to the school, Randle said … Read more

Colleagues, We are very pleased to share this wonderful display of community support. The Gloucester Community came together yesterday to fund t-shirt/uniforms for all of the vocational students. More than 45 local businesses and community partners that contributed to the T-shirt uniform initiative. Tim Sanborn of Cazeault Solar & Home was the driving force behind … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We wanted to take a moment to extend our sincere best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season! Looking back at the year, we had some tremendous successes – and our share of challenges. We are proud that vocational technical & agricultural educators across Massachusetts, who stepped up to … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are very pleased to share this wonderful news from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School. David for Police, Fire Essex Tech Receives $750,000 Private Grant To Upgrade Infrastructure in Gallant Hall December 11, 2023 Robert Mills Client News, School News The entrance to Gallant Hall. HATHORNE — Superintendent-Director Heidi Riccio is … Read more

Colleagues, Good news from Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech where SkillsUSA Volunteers were chosen to support Wreaths Across America’s participating location in Bourne, Massachusetts as part of the national organization’s Group Sponsorship Program. David GNBVT- SkillsUSA Is Proud to Support Wreaths Across America SkillsUSA Volunteers will join volunteers and participating locations across the country to Remember, … Read more

Oct 27 MAVA Colleagues, Chapter 74 Agricultural schools are always forming collaborations with municipalities and organizations. Bristol County Agricultural developed a unique one with the Preservation Society of Newport County. The talented Floriculture students from Bristol County Agricultural once again demonstrated their creative skills by adorning three distinguished mantelpieces at the historic Newport Mansions with … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the winner of its first ever logo contest for its annual Connecting for Success (CFS) conference held each June. Ashley Marcelino, a tenth-grade graphic design student from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, beat out nearly one-hundred entries. Ashley resides in Acushnet. … Read more

Colleagues, Good news from Nashoba Tech. Students in the “Cultures and Communities Club” met recently with State Representative Vanna Howard to pass off the spices and cooking oils collected for the annual Spice Drive for Coalition for a Better Acre of Lowell. David n Up Nashoba Tech spices up the season Food and culture mix … Read more

Colleagues, We are most pleased to share this email from Mario Sousa MAVA’s OSHA/Safety Coordinator. The attachments have ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Mario. Please share this with all of your vocational technical & agricultural instructors!!! David To: All CTE Educators From: MAVA Safety Office Date: 12-10-23 Subject: Enhance Your Career with OSHA Training! Are you looking … Read more

Colleagues, Good news! Stoneyard and Laticrete team up to provide thin stone veneer installation education for masonry students at Whittier Tech. David WHITTIER TECH STUDENTS BECOME STONEYARD CERTIFIED STONE INSTALLERS David and John Croteau with Senior Whittier Tech Masonry Class. Stoneyard founders, David Croteau and John Croteau, were thrilled to be invited to teach two … Read more

MAVA Board of Directors & Vocational Coordinators, At the request of our Executive Director, we are forwarding this communication from the Office of College, Career and Technical Education on behalf of Elizabeth Bennett and Nicole Smith. DESE will be submitting an updated Perkins V State Plan to the federal government. We hope that you will … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released a “Call For Proposals” for the 2024 Conference! Please share this with your professional staff!! Share your expertise with the MAVA Community! David The 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team has released the following Call For Proposals The CFS Leadership Team is … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, MAVA is offering another opportunity to prepare your new vocational instructors for the vocational technical literacy test. Most of us have teachers who are preparing to take the VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER LITERACY TEST! If so, please share this proven preparation course with them! Catie Tuccinardi teaches the course and has an exceptional record … Read more