Connecting Activities Convening: Central Massachusetts
Join Central MA educators for a regional convening focused on strengthening work-based learning, aligning career development, and connecting students to workforce opportunities. Featuring a keynote from DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez.


Times & Location
Jun 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BV Hub, Hebert Hall , 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA 01588
About the event
This convening is part of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Connecting Activities initiative, led regionally by Central MassHire and delivered in partnership with Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development, Worcester Public Schools, and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
We are honored to feature a keynote address from Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, Pedro Martinez.
Join us for the Central Massachusetts Connecting Activities Convening, bringing together high school educators, administrators, and workforce partners for a focused, collaborative morning.
This regional convening is designed to support schools in strengthening career-connected learning and aligning efforts with workforce needs across Central Massachusetts.
Participants will:
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