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AT (Advanced Training) Students Successfully Complete Training Guided by BV Hub Advanced Manufacturing Instructor, Tal Stebbins . AT Manufacturing students at The Blackstone Valley Hub: Ja’mes Jenkins, Tseiraun Williams and Bless Laryea reached a significant milestone this month as they completed their trade and earned both their secondary and primary NIMS certifications (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) in CNC Lathe and Mill Operations. This accomplishment reflec

Uxbridge High and Bartlett High YouthWorks students Entering the workplace for the first time can feel overwhelming for many students. Understanding what employers expect, building confidence, and learning how to communicate effectively are essential skills that can shape their success. YouthWorks Signal Success training offers an interactive experience designed to prepare students for these challenges by focusing on career goals, workplace expectations, self-awareness, conf

We are excited to be sharing a range of opportunities available to students in our region, made possible through our partnerships and MassHire resources. From hands-on trainings and paid internships to career exploration and skill-building programs, these opportunities are designed to help students gain real-world experience and prepare for what’s next. We encourage our school partners to explore what’s available and share these pathways with students who are ready to learn,

We’re excited to share various grant opportunities available to our Partnered Schools. These grants are designed to support innovative programs, strengthen workforce pathways, and expand access to career-connected learning for students. By leveraging these opportunities that have been shared with us by MassHire, schools can enhance existing initiatives or launch new efforts that align education with high-demand industries across Massachusetts. We encourage our partners to

Last night’s Exec Track meeting reminded me how important it is that we prioritize creating space for reflection on not just what we do as leaders (or future leaders), but how we think, feel, and respond in moments that matter. Lynn Turner, CORE XP Business Solutions Our January focus was problem-solving and critical thinking in leadership , and we were lucky to be joined by Lynn Turner of CORE XP Business Solutions. Lynn brought both deep expertise and real-world perspec

The Uxbridge High School 2026 Internship Showcase was an inspiring celebration of student growth, opportunity, and hard work—and it couldn’t have been a better day to highlight our incredible YouthWorks participants, Hailee, Enzo & Stephen. Students, educators, community partners, and employers came together to recognize the power of real-world experience and the impact internships have on shaping future careers. The event wasn’t just about resumes and job titles—it was abo

Who knew that gingerbread houses and brain science could make such a perfect leadership lesson? During our Dec. Exec Track meeting , we mixed frosting, candy, and a little neuroscience to explore how our thoughts and emotions shape the way we lead - and got hands on with leadership in the most delicious way! Teams completed the pop-up gingerbread house marketing challenge, designing and decorating their houses with purpose while pausing to reflect on and applying their insig

Do you have students planning ahead for internship opportunities this coming January–May? If so, we encourage them to explore YouthWorks , a paid internship program designed to help young people build valuable work experience while receiving meaningful support along the way. Why YouthWorks? YouthWorks offers students more than just a paycheck, although they will be paid for their time! Participants also benefit from: Signal Success employability training, which helps student

We did it! The Exec Track program officially launched this fall and I couldn't be happier. This has been a long time in the making and is more than a leadership class and definitely more than a list of “durable skills.” It’s a space for young people in our Partnered and CA school districts to explore who they are as emerging leaders, build genuine confidence, and learn how to navigate the messy, beautiful human side of leadership. A Kick-Off Filled with Energy We met our 20

BV Hub is excited to share a unique and immersive STEM opportunity for middle school students across our Partner School districts. On Sunday, December 7, 2025 , Clark University’s Polar Science Research Laboratory will host an Arctic VR Experience designed to bring the frozen North to life through cutting-edge virtual reality technology. The event will take place from 3:00 to 4:30pm inside Clark’s new Media, Arts, Computing, and Design building. Using VR systems developed b

As a STEAM teacher, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to highlight the “T” in STEAM for technology with my Grade 1–4 students - which is over 570 students! During our time with the VR headsets, I incorporated ClassVR into our STEAM lessons, assigning each grade level a playlist that introduced the standards and concepts we will explore in upcoming classes. The virtual experience was highly engaging and gave students an exciting preview of topics such as sound, light, p

Students in Mrs. Lisa Gogolinski’s Autonomous Robotics & Intelligent Systems course at Northbridge High School recently utilized the BV Hub DoBots to complete the Print, Pick & Pack Challenge, a hands-on project combining design, engineering, and coding. Students created fictional companies, designed and 3D-printed their own products, and programmed the DoBot Magician robotic arm to pick up and package their creations—simulating real-world manufacturing automation. Each proje

What an energizing way to start the day! I just attended the Metrowest STEM Ecosystem Quarterly Meeting which focused on the Clean Energy ICP’s and spotlighted some of the amazing work being done in this sector. A special hats-off goes to spotlighted guest speaker Bill Chaplin from our BVHub partner school Milford High School . The thoughtful, meaningful experiences they are creating for their students are just fantastic. It is of course no surprise to me, but it’s always

The Executive Track, a free leadership development program for youth in grades 7-11 , is a program that prepares today’s youth to become...

This summer, two educators from our Partnered Schools, Kate Raspallo, Hopedale High School and Stephanie Da Silva, Milford High School ,...