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After our summer break, I am proud to return to the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development (BV Hub) energized and excited to start the school year. Over the past few weeks I had the privilege of connecting with educators, students, business partners, and industry innovators at a variety of meetings and events. When I asked our Executive Director, Ashley Bregman, to share her own thoughts about being "back to school," she responded: "There’s a lot happening at the BV

Today was an exciting day at the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development (BV Hub) as we welcomed five visitors to a guided tour of our onsite spaces along with an opportunity to observe our training program for Young Adults with Disabilities (YAWD). YAWD is an inclusive training and employment initiative preparing 24 young adults with cognitive or physical disabilities for sustainable careers in the health and social services sector, funded by the Executive Office of

How Suzanne Snow helps shape hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for real futures through her work at Project Lead The Way In today’s rapidly changing world, the question of how education prepares students for real careers has never been more important. Suzanne Snow works at Project Lead The Way, where she helps develop and support curriculum that brings real world learning into classrooms. She works closely with educators, schools, and internal teams to crea

Business solutions strategist Lynn Turner’s thoughts behind building strong organizational cores and mastering a productive and successful business At the center of Lynn Turner’s work is a simple idea: organizations don’t fall apart because of one missing skill or one bad decision. They weaken when the “core” of people, structure, and communication isn’t aligned. As a business solutions strategist at Core XP Business Solutions, Turner focuses on helping individuals and team

How workforce development specialist Amber Polisher shaped her journey through hands-on guidance, workforce programs, and real-world connections. Amber Polisher, workforce development specialist for Massachusetts AFL-CIO What does it really take to build a clear path from education to a stable career, and who is responsible for creating those opportunities? Behind the scenes, there are professionals working to connect people to jobs in ways most never see. Amber Polisher is

Last week, the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development (BV Hub) welcomed students and their supporters for the final session of our inaugural Executive Track Program entitled, "Reflect, Connect, and Celebrate." Led by BV Hub Executive Director, Ashley Bregman, this event was the culmination of our year-long program aimed to prepare students (grades 7-11) to be 'Executives of Tomorrow.' When the participants were asked to share something helpful they learned throughou

Yesterday morning, over 60 guests congregated at our Whitinsville-based facilities for a regional Connecting Activities Convening accompanied by a light breakfast sponsored by All One Credit Union. This event was hosted by the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, Worcester Public Schools, and the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development as the regional annual convening for the Massachusetts Connecting Activities program (CA) supported by the Massachusetts Departmen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sutton’s Superintendent, Caitlin Paget, on leadership, public accountability, and the reality of guiding a school district. To many people, a school superintendent’s role remains largely out of view. It can look like a job spent behind a desk, reviewing reports and attending meetings while the real action takes place in classrooms. The reality is that the role is far more public, demanding, and visible than many may realize. For Sutton Superintendent Caitlin Paget, transpar