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 one from Blue Hills Regional Tech in Canton. David for Polic, Blue Hills Regional Holds Summer Exploratory Camp for Incoming Freshmen <![if !vml]><![endif]>Hannah Sammut/ John Guilfoil … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced yesterday the award of $13.4 million to 21 Chapter 74 vocational technical schools across the Commonwealth! Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones stated: “ “As we close the workforce skills gap, the CTI grant program delivers a collaborative solution to leverage resources … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, Local NPR for the Cape, Coast & Islands brought their production team to Upper Cape Tech in Bourne as part of the “Public Radio in the Public Schools Project”! From veterinary sciences to plumbing, culinary arts to cosmetology, Upper … Read more

Oct Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are always excited to share the news when a Massachusetts Chapter 74 student successfully competes at a national competition. Today we are pleased to report that Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School student Jaelynn McAuliffe was recently named the winner of the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share that the recent Pioneer / MAVA outstanding webinar,“The History of Vocational Education in Massachusetts: A Model for the Nation”, resulted in the piece below published by the Worcester “Telegram.com”. We thank Steve Sharek for forwarding this to us. https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/education/2024/07/12/massachusetts-vocational-ed-leaders-tap-state-for-expansion-dollars/74371158007/ David More investment for … Read more

Colleagues, State Representative Jim Arciero’s piece published today, is a clear mandate for expanding capacity in Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural programs across the Commonwealth. With the goal of reaching 200,000 new housing units by 2030, coupled with insufficient trained workers to provide the labor, expanding capacity in Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, At an Awards Ceremony earlier this month concerning Assabet Valley’s $499,980 Skills Capital Grant, Acting Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Russell Johnston stated “Interactive. Real-world. Relevant. This is what we want our learning to be.” “The highlight of this afternoon was hearing from Jackie, Ariana, and Cecilia, … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, You are invited to register for a free national webinar “The History of Vocational Education in Massachusetts: A Model for the Nation”. Pioneer Institute and the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) invite you to join us on Thursday, July 11th, at 2:00 p.m. for a webinar examining … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share this interesting story of a graduate of Worcester Tech. Stephen Nedoroscik, a 2016 graduate, earned a spot on the U.S. Men’s Olympic team heading to Paris this summer. MAVA extends its best wishes to Stephen as a member of the 2024 Olympic … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are pleased to share this success story from the Career Technical Initiative (CTI) program at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. This month the Career Technical Initiative (CTI) program at Monty Tech Nites graduated 53 adult students who completed 200 hours of training in the Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, … Read more

Colleagues, Good news from Blue Hills Tech as 20 LPN graduates from the school’s Practical Nursing Program will join the much-needed trained medical personnel in Massachusetts! Thirteen (13) of the Commonwealth’s LPN programs may be found in regional voc-techs across Massachusetts. David Blue Hills Regional Technical School Congratulates Class of 2024 Practical Nursing Program Graduates … Read more

Colleagues, We are always excited to share examples of our Chapter 74 students partnering with a member community to provide a much-needed service! Students in the Whitter Tech Marine Service Technology Program repaired a rescue boat for the Amesbury Fire Department. A most significant and important project by students and staff. David Police, Fire, Schools … Read more

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Your bridge to the future… Your gateway to success. Colleagues, We are always excited to share examples of our Chapter 74 students partnering with a member community to provide a much-needed service! Marion Town Administrator Geoff Gorman shares that Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School senior Adam Ouellette assisted … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are most pleased to share wonderful piece of history from June of 2014! The President of the United States gave the keynote address to the 307 seniors from Worcester Technical High School. The DCU center was filled to capacity, and I had the honor to be in … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, We are excited to share this piece from the Wall Street Journal, “Gen Z Plumbers and Construction Workers Are Making #BlueCollar Cool.” It was brought to our attention by our retired colleague and friend, Bill Blake. https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/gen-z-plumbers-and-construction-workers-are-making-bluecollar-cool-0c386274?st=i2h8n6ytkpioef8&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink David Gen Z Plumbers and Construction Workers Are Making #BlueCollar Cool … Read more

Colleagues, Students from Northeast Metro Tech and from across Massachusetts will be traveling to the SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta from June 24-28. They will be representing the Commonwealth in the SkillsUSA National Championships! Congratulations and our best wishes!!! David Northeast Metro Tech Students Excel in SkillsUSA Robert Mills/John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC Amanda Andrade, … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, The Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, has achieved an amazing accomplishment that was recognized by WBZ CBS Boston. A very special ceremony recognizing Monty Tech’s first graduation ceremony for their STEP Program, a workforce training program for young adults with disabilities that was made … Read more

Colleagues, A truly remarkable accomplishment! 26 seniors at Southeastern Regional Voc-Tech received their Associate of Arts degrees as part of the Class of 2024 during the Massasoit Commencement Ceremony. Of the 26 students who received degrees, 20 of those students also graduated with honors! Truly a remarkable success story!!! Congratulations to all from MAVA!! David … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, This incredible piece from “The Wall Street Journal” was written by Cole Kelley, who just graduated from Shawsheen Regional Technical High School in Billerica, Massachusetts! Cole details his experiences in the article at Shawsheen. He is a three-time SkillsUSA State Gold Medal winner in HVAC/R and has two … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical & Agricultural Education, Ten years ago, the U.S. Presidential Scholars program was expanded to include CTE students specifically. Presidential Scholars in CTE are selected for their “outstanding scholarship and demonstrated ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.” Nominees are selected from each state in the country based on their … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, We are most please to share news concerning five juniors from Old Colony Regional Vocational technical High School who will be participating in the 2024 Boys & Girls State Program. This annual event is conducted from June 15-21, at Stonehill College, 320 Washington St., in North Easton. The Old Colony juniors will attend … Read more

<![if !vml]><![endif]> MAVA Members, We are pleased to share this announcement from Sheila Harrity, MAVA Extended Campus Program Coordinator. Please assist us by forwarding this notice to all members of your professional staff. Much appreciated!! David Course List for the Fall 2024 Extended Campus (Cohort) Posted The MAVA Extended Campus Program has posted the list … Read more

2024 MAVA Annual Retreat–&– Retiree Recognition Dinner Good Morning MAVA Colleagues, We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 MAVA Planning Retreat is now open. Click here to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/mava1/mavaplanningretreat2024! We have already confirmed that Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler will kick off the Retreat and Acting Education Commissioner Russell D. Johnson … Read more

Friends of Vocational Technical Education, We are pleased to announce that the recent outstanding webinar, “Western Massachusetts’ Voc-Tech Schools and Businesses” is available for viewing at your convenience!! Pioneer’s Jamie Gass and MAVA’s David Ferreira hosted the event. Eric Duda, Superintendent of Pathfinder Regional Voc-Tech, provided his insights into the growing need for access to … Read more

MAVA Colleagues, An important message from the 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team! Remember the Deadline to Register is June 21st! Please share this with your entire staff!! David Dear MAVA Community, We are just a few weeks away from Connecting for Success 2024! The deadline to register is June 21st. This year’s conference … Read more