Education Foundation
The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation is the umbrella organization for the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce work and learning activities, including school-to-career programs, grantmaking, and workforce development support. Its focus is to develop meaningful school-business partnerships that prepare students and Valley residents to be skilled, qualified employees in a vibrant and engaging community.
Member School Districts
Private Schools
Annoucements: Summer 2010
Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy
Class of 2010 Graduates
The Blackstone Valley Youth Leadership Academy is a unique leadership program for 9th and 10th grade students in Massachusetts high schools across the Blackstone Valley. The Academy seeks to enhance the leadership skills of young people and strengthen their connection to the Blackstone Valley.
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Blackstone Valley School-To-Career Partnership
The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation in concert with Workforce Central of Central Massachusetts and with funds from the Commonwealth, convenes Career Coordinators from each of the Blackstone Valley High Schools to enhance the school experience and strengthen workforce development knowledge among these select educators.
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Grants to Schools and Teachers
Each year the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation raises funds from business and industry and through the generous donations of residents, friends, and golf tournament participants to support schools and teachers via grants up to $5,000.
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY LEADERSHIP
Blackstone Valley Leadership Program development is funded this year by the John H. Chafee National Heritage Corridor initiative and will be launched by Fall, 2011. This program's foundation is derived from the Leadership Blackstone Valley program currently on hiatus. Blackstone Valley Leadership is designed to cultivate talented individuals who continue to thrive in and enhance this special place along the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor and those throughout the country who seek insight about steward-leader skills development and practice.
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY STEM CONFERENCE
The Blackstone Valley STEM Conference is provided in partnership with Tufts-Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to 7th and 8th graders among the member schools in the Valley. The Conference ignites student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers while spending the day on a college campus. It's an amazing event!
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Art in the Valley
Art in the Valley is a presentation among K-7 Blackstone Valley art teachers that provides their students with a regional venue for their outstanding work. Art in the Valley supports the development of creative minds and delivers an engaging and colorful event for Valley-wide pride.
This year Art in the Valley 2010 is April 9th and 10th at Grafton Elementary School, 105 Millbury Street, Grafton. The Friday, April 9th Opening Reception is from 7-9 p.m. with exhibition hours on Saturday, April 10th from 10-2.
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY HUMANITIES SCHOLARS
The Blackstone Valley Humanities Scholars program targets high achieving humanities students in grades 10-12 and offers a year-long program to enhance their studies in American history and American culture. Included is visits to four campuses for lecture and tour and a culminating Presentation Night in late April.
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BLACKSTONE VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION STAFF 508.234.9090
Susan Gately, Executive Director sgately@blackstonevalley.org
MaryLou Anderson, Program Coordinator mlanderson@blackstonevalley.org
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