Spring is in the air! With warmer temperatures comes a shift in energy on the Island, and while we’re eagerly awaiting the buzz of high season (and beach days!) we’re already feeling a bit nostalgic for those expansive, reflective off-season vibes.

Luckily, you’ll have a few more opportunities to dig into some School for Offseason Survival (SOS) courses and workshops. See below for updates and upcoming events.

The big news around ACE is our newest program: CAMP! (Community Apprenticeship & Mentorship Program.) With a pilot season labunching this summer, we can’t wait to connect employer partners with high school students and young professionals for meaningful internship and apprenticeship experiences. Questions about CAMP? Looking for an intern or internship? Read on or email Sonja at sonja@acemv.org to learn more!

Happy Spring!

– The ACE MV Team (Alex, Jeni, Courtney, Garrett & Sonja)

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Upcoming Class Spotlights

TOMORROW! There’s still time to register!
CONFIDENCE BUILDING FOR ENTREPRENEURS

with Barbara Bellissimo

Are you ready to let go of the fear of asking for what you need as an entrepreneur?

This upcoming pop-up with Barbara Bellissimo will help you uncover the inner confidence needed to take the next steps to get what you need to start or grow your business!

We asked Barbara about her background and experience and learned some fun things about her…

Barbara has a rich background in marketing, fundraising and entrepreneurship in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Her work in the private sector involved leading marketing teams at Apple and several internet service providers, including being a co-founder of Privada, a global internet privacy services company. In the nonprofit world Barbara has provided strategic consulting, program management and fundraising services, as well as served as the founding executive director for two community foundations.

“As an entrepreneur and small business owner, I know how hard it is to ask for help. It took me decades to get over my fears of asking, and I don’t want others to have to wait that long.”

When not creating a new cohort of superheroes, you can find Barbara making art, knitting, sitting on the beach or indulging in pretty much anything with bacon in it.
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BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE BASICS

with Maria Angela Moreira

April 4-May 16 IN PERSON

Are you interested in learning Brazilian Portuguese?

Join our 6-week Conversation Basics for Beginners class to learn the essentials for everyday conversation, including greetings, getting to know someone, and sharing a bit about yourself. You will also learn bits and pieces about the Brazilian culture along the way! Instructor: Maria Angela Moreira, founder of Moreira Education Solutions.

This class is intended for beginners.
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FINANCIAL WELLNESS IN A SEASONAL ECONOMY

with Jim Curran

April 10, April 24, May 8 (Hybrid)

FREE

Are you looking to be proactive with your summer income and finally put a system in place that helps you prepare for the seasonality of life on the Vineyard? ACE-MV invites you to join us on April 10th, 24th and May 8th, for a three-part financial wellness workshop offering a step-by-step approach for budgeting, debt reduction, credit repair and long-term saving strategies.

Guided on your financial journey by Jim Curran, Financial Know-How Program Manager from Cape Cod 5, you will learn simple and effective (but not always easy) habits we can all put in place to take control of our financial wellbeing.

This class is a FREE offering in partnership with Cape Cod 5!

CAREER EXPLORATIONS UPDATE

CAREER EXPLORATIONS: Wellness Workforce

The ACE MV Wellness Workforce Spring 2024 is up and running. A dedicated group of students meets for monthly cohort meetings and weekly Zoom sessions, led by fabulous cohort facilitator Laura Edelman. Students are pursuing independent or group coursework and training, including a Medical Terminology course at Cape Cod Community College, CNA training at Upper Cape Tech, and a new Community Health Worker Training hosted in partnership with CCAPE. Many thanks to our partners at MV Hospital and Island Health Care for helping to support this group of future health-care professionals!

Interested in learning more about the ACE MV Wellness Workforce career explorations program? Contact Laura at laura@acemv.org.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS: Language & Interpretation

In partnership with CAP (Community Ambassador Partnership) and CCCI (Cross Cultural Communications Inc.) the ACE MV Language & Interpretation cohort brings trainings, community support and professional development to bilingual Brazilian Portuguese-English speakers on MV.

Learn more on our website or contact Izadora Santos at izadora@acemv.org.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS: Education

For the second year, ACE MV is supporting students pursuing education and certification in Early Childhood Education, in partnership with Cape Cod Community College and with support from MV Community Services.

If you are interested in beginning a career in early childhood education, or have questions about the program, please contact Deborah Maher at deb@acemv.org

ACE MV is hoping to once again partner with Fitchburg State College to offer a hybrid-model Master’s in Education program. We are seeking feedback and interest from current and aspiring Island educators.

If you might be interested in joining a cohort of Island students in the Fitchburg MA in Curriculum and Teaching program, please email Courtney Daly at courtney@acemv.org.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS: Small Business & Entrepreneurship

The ACE MV cohort of students participating in the Bristol Community College small business certificate program are well into their first semester of coursework. Classes will continue through summer of 2025.

ACE MV will offer a second certificate program beginning in Fall of 2025. If you are interested in Computer Programming, Information Technology or Web Design and would like to provide feedback about upcoming certificate programs, please contact Garrett Burt at garrett@acemv.org.

CAMP: Community Apprenticeship & Mentorship Program

ACE MV’s pilot study of the new Community Apprenticeship & Mentorship Program is now underway! The mission of CAMP! is to cultivate enriching career development & mentorship opportunities for all Martha’s Vineyard community members, with a particular focus on young adults. The 2024 pilot program goals include the development of a summer internship program working with employer partners across the Island, as well as the creation of long-term apprenticeship opportunities for community members.

Keep your eye out for more internship/apprenticeship postings coming soon on the CAMP! website!