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Connecting Activities Convening
Everyone is buzzing at the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development (BV Hub) as we prepare our own Hebert Hall in Whitinsville to welcome over 70 guests, including educators, counselors, administrators, and workforce partners from across Massachusetts for a regional Connecting Activities Convening on Tuesday, June 9. This event is designed to to provide a space for connection, collaboration, and shared ideas focused on supporting career readiness and student success in
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Sutton Middle School Hosts Final of 4 Career Speaker Days!
Today I was privileged to visit Sutton Middle School and attend their final Career Speaker Day for this school year. Middle school teacher, Vanessa Haerle did the bulk of the outreach to coordinate this event with support from her amazing colleagues. Today was the 4th of four Career Speaker Days with previous events happening in October, January, and March. The event impacted over 200 7th and 8th grade students at Sutton, with previous session integrating high schoolers as we
May 222 min read
Senior Scoop 2026 Hits a Home Run at Polar Park
On Wednesday, May 13, the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development proudly hosted the 4th Annual Senior Scoop at Polar Park, bringing together more than 350 graduating seniors from 18 school districts across Central Massachusetts and beyond for a day focused on career exploration, workforce connections, and post-graduation opportunity. Designed specifically for high school seniors who may not yet have a defined post-secondary plan, Senior Scoop creates direct connectio
May 192 min read
Uxbridge High School 2026 Spring Internship Fair
On Thursday, May 7th, Uxbridge High School hosted another successful Spring Internship Fair. Nearly 200 juniors and seniors displayed tables highlighting internship work and independent project-led work. Our BV Hub staff was honored to be invited to this event along with several notable industry guests such as ImBlaze, Big Picture Learning, and Massachusetts State Representative, Michael J. Soter. As always the "Spartans" spoke confidently and sounded eager to pursue next st
May 112 min read
A Showy 2026 Bartlett Student Showcase
Spring is an exciting time for our staff at the Blackstone Valley Hub as we get the opportunity to attend many student showcases. On Friday, May 1, we visited Bartlett High School in Webster, MA. 237 students displayed 89 booths demonstrating weeks of hard work with internships, Innovation Career Pathways and Project Lead The Way (guided by our own Board Member, Suzie Snow). With my background in marketing, I had the privilege of "judging" 4 projects, one centered around mark
May 52 min read
Governing from the Minority
A conversation with Massachusetts State Senator Ryan Fattman on lawmaking, leadership, and life behind the headlines. People may picture a state senator debating on the floor, making big speeches, or constantly shaping major laws from behind a desk. But is that really what the job looks like day to day? How much of the work actually happens outside the spotlight? And what does it take to balance the needs of thousands of constituents with limited time and resources? In my
Apr 209 min read
BV Hub 20/40 Speaker Series April
Our monthly BV Hub 20/40 Speaker Series returns on Wednesday, April 29 at 9AM after an engaging visit to Milford High School in March. Of our entrepreneurship speakers, Milford High faculty, Brian Edwards shared, "Both presenters were phenomenal and the students really enjoyed the session." To recap, fifteen students from Milford High's Entrepreneurship class were in attendance last month and each sent letters of appreciation to the speakers. Thank you again to the Milford
Apr 163 min read
Mike Rubin: Leading Uxbridge High from the Inside
How Uxbridge Principal, Dr. Mike Rubin, navigates unpredictability, builds trust, and redefines what leadership looks like in a school. Dr. Mike Rubin serves as principal of Uxbridge High School. Dr. Mike Rubin did not set out to become a principal. In fact, when he first entered education, leadership was not even on his radar. He began as an English teacher: fully immersed in the classroom, coaching and advising students, and building relationships that made teaching meani
Apr 18 min read
Karen Crebase: Inside the Superintendent's Office
How Superintendent Karen Crebase Uses Relationships, Strategy, and Community Voice to Guide a School District Hopedale Public Schools Karen Crebase did not begin her career with the explicit goal of becoming a superintendent, but leadership in education was always part of her vision. Now serving as superintendent and a member of the Blackstone Valley Hub board, Crebase has built an impressive career defined by connection, community engagement, and a deep commitment to studen
Apr 17 min read
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