MASSACHUSETTS — Executive Director Kevin Farr reports the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) has updated its guidance for culinary and cosmetology programs as schools statewide continue to plan for a transition to fully in-person learning.
A Statement from MAVA Executive Director Kevin Farr on CTE Admissions and the Future of Vocational Education in the Commonwealth
MASSACHUSETTS — The following is a statement from Executive Director Kevin Farr regarding the ongoing conversation on career and technical school admissions policies:
Greater Lawrence Tech Nominates Senior for Technical Student of the Year Award
ANDOVER — Superintendent John Lavoie is pleased to share that Greater Lawrence Tech recently nominated Bridget Severino, a senior of Lawrence, for the MAVA Vocational Technical Student of the Year award.
Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators Announces National Career and Technical Education Month
MASSACHUSETTS — Executive Director Kevin Farr is pleased to share that February is national Career and Technical Education Month®.
Statement of MAVA Executive Director Kevin Farr on Ongoing Vocational School Admissions Conversation
MASSACHUSETTS — The following is a statement from Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) Executive Director Kevin Farr regarding a recent discussion on admissions practices in career and technical education (CTE) schools statewide.
MAVA Shares DESE Guidance on Reopening Vocational Schools Amid COVID-19
MASSACHUSETTS — Executive Director Kevin Farr is pleased to share the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) guidance for career and vocational technical schools as they prepare their reopening plans for the fall.
MAVA Thanks Commissioner Riley for Recognition of Remote Learning Opportunities and Personal Protective Equipment Donations
MASSACHUSETTS — The following is a statement from Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators Executive Director Kevin Farr:
VIDEO: Massachusetts Vocational Schools Donate Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19
MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators Executive Director Kevin Farr is pleased to share that numerous vocational schools in Massachusetts have donated personal protective equipment (PPE) this spring to support first responders and medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: Vocational Schools Throughout Massachusetts 3D Printing Face Shields in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators Executive Director Kevin Farr is pleased to report that several vocational schools in Massachusetts are addressing the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic by 3D printing face shields for local healthcare workers and first responders.
Chinese Delegates Visit Essex Tech to Learn About Career Technical Education
DANVERS — A group of educators from the Jiangsu province of China visited Essex Tech this week to learn about career technical education programming.