
PROGRAMS
2022-2023 Blackstone Valley Education Foundation Program Listing







Additional Services
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Virtual Sessions for both students and educators on a variety of topics (FY2021-2022 a focus on STEM, soft skills, leadership skills, college search and admissions, financial aid)
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Communications to school districts & businesses- Social media, quarterly newsletters, meetings
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College and Career Readiness Advisory Committee
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Collaborative efforts with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regarding Career Pathways goals and Connecting Activities
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Partnership with MassHire Central Region Workforce Board enables schools to benefit from their programs and services www.MassHireCentral.com
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In partnership with MEFA, free webinars for educators, students, and families surrounding financial planning for college

School Grant Program
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BVEF full member school districts have an annual opportunity to apply to any of our four grants (BVCC Community Education/Transportation Grant, Lampin Grant, Unibank Enrichment Grant, and BVEF Innovative Academic Grant) to support innovative programming aimed at increasing students’ college and career readiness. Read More...
Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy
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With a challenging six month curriculum that culminates with the creation and implementation of individual service projects, BVYLA seeks to develop the leadership skills of an annual cohort of freshman and sophomore students representing full member school districts. By meeting at different locations throughout the Blackstone Valley, students learn about the both the rich history in each community as well as the skills necessary to become leaders in their schools, communities, and future workforce. Read More...
STEM Conference
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Hosted annually in collaboration with BVEF, one hundred 7th and 8th grade students representing BVEF full member school districts attend workshops conducted by employers representing various STEM industries on Tufts University campus to learn about possible careers in STEM.
Arts in the Valley
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A two day show bringing communities together where approximately 400 student artists in grades K-8, representing over 30 schools, display a wide variety of art. Well over 1,000 parents, friends, and community members attend each year. Art in the Valley fosters an appreciation of art and culture by showcasing art curriculum highlighting necessary skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and inventiveness that help to shape future careers.
Professional Development
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We create programs that expose teachers to a variety of industries and current career paths, allowing them to extend their knowledge and curriculum beyond the classroom.
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Curriculum Networking Series
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An opportunity for educators to gather with colleagues who teach the same/similar content area to discuss best practices and share resources.
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School Counselor Network
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School counselors meet to discuss a specific topic, problem solve, and/or share best practices and resources.
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Educator Trips to Businesses, Colleges, and Universities
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Career focused trips for educators where information and resources are shared through tours and interactive panel discussions covering the education, technical skills, and soft skills needed for students to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce.
Virtual STEM Problem Solving Challenge
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Given a real-world challenge, students work in teams to learn and apply problem solving skills/deep human skills to devise an innovative solution. Waters Corporation employees identify and share a STEM-related problem with students who then apply skills following a business model problem solving process to construct a plan to solve it.
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Facilitate minds-on, skills-on, hands-on experiential learning of STEM concepts and employability/deep human skills necessary for workforce success
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Boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners, including those who are underrepresented in STEM fields, to envision themselves in STEM s and to pursue STEM careers.
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In Collaboration with Waters Corporation, BVEF Member High School, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute Read More...