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MassMakes Innovation Challenge 2026 at the Basketball Hall of Fame
Today BV Hub participated in the 4th annual MassMakes Innovation Challenge, led by our friends at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Surrounded by nearly 300 Middle and High School students across Massachusetts at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, this event was the perfect kick off to Massachusetts STEM Week! Throughout the program, our BV Hub team including, Executive Director, Ashley Bregman, and President, Joscelyn Young, provided
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Mash-Up Practice Sessions 2026: Building Skills for Biomanufacturing
Students from Sutton High School, Bartlett High School, Nipmuc Regional High School, and B.M.C. Durfee High School participated in the 2026 Mash-Up Practice Sessions to prepare for this year’s event, which focuses on biomanufacturing. Through hands-on activities, students practiced foundational laboratory and production skills, including accurate measurement, liquid handling, micropipetting, documentation, and teamwork. They also worked on communicating their findings and def
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BV Hub 20/40 Speaker Series October
Our monthly BV Hub 20/40 Speaker Series returns to Blackstone-Millville Regional High on Friday, October 23 at 10AM after an engaging visit to Northbridge last month. To recap, last month our focus was on Robotics & Electrical Engineering featuring father & son duo, Robert and Anthony Galgano. These career speakers inspired the live group of 30 students along with 3 school staff (including guidance counselor, Lauren Hubbell who joined in this photo). Following the session, a
Oct 133 min read
BV Hub 20/40 Speaker Series September
Our monthly BV Hub 20/40 Speaker Series returns to Northbridge High School on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:30AM. This session will focus on Robotics and Electrical Engineering. The 20/40 Speaker Series kicked off a year ago at Northbridge. Through this Connecting Activities' initiative, we have hosted 10 impactful speakers at 5 different districts in our Partnered School Program. Notable speakers thus far have included professionals from Mass General Brigham, Repligen
Sep 143 min read
GJC AT Manufacturing Students Earn Seven National Industry Certifications at the BVHub
Three Grafton Job Corps Advanced Manufacturing students have reached an impressive milestone, collectively earning seven nationally recognized credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) as they completed their trade training at the Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development. Olivia Lessard, Caleb Vazquez and Kelijiah Demolle all demonstrated exceptional dedication, technical ability, and commitment to excellence by successfully attaining ce
Aug 131 min read
GJC AT Manufacturing Students Explore Careers During Primetals Technologies Tour
Students from the GJC Advanced Manufacturing program at Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development recently had the opportunity to experience modern manufacturing in action during an educational tour of the Primetals Technologies facility in Sutton, Massachusetts. The visit provided students with an inside look at one of the region's leading advanced manufacturing companies, where cutting-edge engineering, precision machining, and innovative production processes come tog
Aug 121 min read
Outstanding Demonstration of Precision on a CNC Lathe
Advanced Manufacturing student Gianni Adames continues to build valuable machining skills through hands-on experience with CNC equipment. Recently, Gianni completed a CNC lathe project in which he practiced essential turning and facing operations on aluminum stock. Throughout the project, Gianni demonstrated a strong understanding of precision machining by using industry-standard measuring tools, including precision calipers and micrometers, to verify that his work met the re
Aug 101 min read
A Guided Tour of YAWD Week 6
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
Aug 42 min read
Suzanne Snow: From Curiosity to Career Pathways
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
Jul 297 min read
Lynn Turner: The Core Behind Every Successful Team
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
Jun 268 min read
Amber Polisher: Building Pathways, Not Just Careers
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
Jun 238 min read
A Recap of Our 2025-2026 Executive Track Program
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
Jun 152 min read
A Collaborative Connecting Activities Regional Convening
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
Jun 103 min read
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
Jun 42 min read
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
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