Welcome to MAVA!
Leadership in Career and Technical Education
The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) represents the interests of vocational technical educators and administrators from public high schools throughout the commonwealth.
MAVA Remote Learning
Check out this video and see how our CTE instructors banded together to meet the challenges of hands on learning during these times.
Career Technical Education’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery
Watch ACTE created a short video to help state CTE leaders make the case for CTE to policymakers and other key stakeholders.
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MAVA Mailing Address:
MAVA attn: Jeanne Rayner
85 Pine St., Needham, MA 02492
EMAIL:
PHONE: 508-274-3087
Kevin Farr, Executive Director of MAVA, brings over 34 years of leadership in Career Technical Education (CTE). Retiring from Upper Cape Tech as Superintendent after 33 years and 1 year as Interim Superintendent at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. Kevin remains committed to guiding our school districts into the new millennium.
Kevin believes in collaboration, community service and unity amongst all members of technical education in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Teachers are required to obtain 150 PDP's every five years. This site is the best reference source for finding relevant courses for your professional development needs.
Whether you are on the path to obtain your initial licensure or working towards recertification, MAVA is your trusted resource for training and education.
MAVA Updates
MAVA Hot Work Safety Certification Program
Construction Supervisor License Online Course
Leadership Academy One restarted August 3 and 4
Leadership Academy Two is planned to restart September 25-26
All MAVA/Fitchburg Courses Fall Course Registrations open
See you in 2021!
Vocational Schools across Mass. donate
13,000 masks, 140,000 gloves
to organizations across state
The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) released a video showcasing the efforts of the schools during the pandemic. The “Boston Globe” published an article and a video link see below:
There are 81 Vocational technical programs in the state of Massachusetts. click here view listings of all of them.