

Warm Holiday Wishes from the ACE MV Team!
As we reflect on the year, we are grateful for our board members, students, partners, and community who make our work possible. We hope you enjoy a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year.
Curious what 2026 might have in store for you professionally?!
We are excited to kick off the new year with a New Year Open House on January 7th at Mo’s Lunch, featuring representatives from community colleges, local training providers, and ACE MV Career Navigators—an opportunity to explore career training pathways, tuition assistance, and higher education options for 2026. We hope to see you there!
Scroll on for January events and classes!
Upcoming Events, Classes & More!

No registration needed — grab a sandwich & join us to explore opportunities for career training, tuition assistance and higher education in 2026!
OSHA 10 + Hot Works Certification

Get your OSHA 10 certification this January! Limited spots available! Email garrett@acemv.org
Spanish Beyond the Basics

¿Hablas un poco de español y quieres aprender más? This interactive course is designed for learners who know the fundamentals and want to build confidence in real conversations. Through practical dialogues, everyday vocabulary, and guided speaking practice, you’ll strengthen your grammar skills, expand your fluency, and express yourself more naturally in real-world situations.
¡Aprende con nosotros en enero!
Cost:
$179/Early Bird Special (Register by January 20)
$189/Regular Enrollment
Brazilian Portuguese Conversation and Culture

Build confidence, connection, and cultural fluency in this dynamic, conversation-based Brazilian Portuguese course. Designed for students with a foundational understanding of the language, this class helps you deepen your speaking skills through real dialogue, cultural exploration, and community engagement. Each session includes interactive conversation practice, culturally rich activities, and visits from Brazilian guest speakers who bring authentic stories and lived experiences to the classroom.
Cost:
$179/Early Bird Special (Register by January 22)
$189/Regular Enrollment
SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT for returning students! Use the code STUDENT10 at check out.
Financial Foundations

Join us for a three-part Financial Wellness workshop series, introducing simple and approachable steps one can take to start building healthy budgeting and personal finance habits. You will be guided on your financial roadmap by Jim Curran, Director of Financial Know-How at Cape Cod 5. Jim will be sharing tools, tips and resources, both, mechanical and behavioral, to navigate your way toward a healthier relationship with your money in 2026!
Session 1: Debt Reduction & Credit Management
Session 2: Saving & Investing
Session 3: Building a Budget: Putting it All Together
Only a few spots left!
SketchUp for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of SketchUp, a powerful and accessible 3D modeling tool widely used in architecture, design, and construction. This hands-on, beginner-friendly course is ideal for anyone new to SketchUp who wants to create clear, accurate 3D models.
Open to all, and perfect for homeowners, tradespeople, designers, and creative professionals looking to visualize ideas, improve communication, or build foundational digital design skills—no prior 3D modeling experience required.
Cost:
$150/Early Bird Special (Register by January 19th!)
$175/Regular Enrollment
*Participants must bring their own device and have a subscription to SketchUp in order to participate.
CSL

Prepare to get your Construction Supervisor’s License in 2026!
January 28- March 18
Wednesdays | 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
In-person at MVRHS
This is a 24.5-hour exam preparation course for the Construction Supervisor License (CSL) of MA. Classes meet on Martha’s Vineyard once a week for seven weeks.

Got a class or workshop request for 2026?
Email sonja@acemv.org with a class request!
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