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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

As we prepare for this week's Executive Track meeting, current events spanning from the Olympics and Superbowl to the Oscars are reminding me about our last meeting topic: "What Makes a Good Mentor?" At this session, seven students spanning from five different school districts including, Sutton, Nipmuc, Millbury, Douglas, and Milford Public Schools were in attendance. After a guided presentation by our own Executive Director, Ashley Bregman, the students were joined by seven

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 202

The Executive Track, a free leadership development program for youth in grades 7-11, is a program that prepares today’s youth to become tomorrow’s executives by combining monthly workshops, networking with local leaders, and self-exploration activities that build essential skills for future success. Please share with students and families that you think would be interested in this program. Interested students can apply here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis,