Greetings from ACE MV!

Though we’re not quite ready to say farewell to long days at the beach, we couldn’t be more excited for back-to-school season. Whether your fall prep looks like packing snacks and backpacks, dusting off your laptop or checking in with an ACE MV Career Navigator about options for your future, we’re cheering for you and excited for all that’s in store. Read on to learn more about ACE MV’s Fall Career Explorations programs, and stay tuned for a full list of School for Offseason Survival courses coming soon!

Wishing you all a beautiful September,

Alexandra Bullen Coutts

Executive Director, ACE MV

Career Exploration Programs

At ACE MV it is our mission to help Islanders access higher education coursework, workforce training and pathways to meaningful employment.

Our Career Exploration cohort learning programs offer opportunities to combine in-person learning, community networking and professional development with tuition-supported training and coursework in a variety of thriving Island industries.

Each Career Exploration program includes:

  • Regular (bi-weekly or monthly) meetings with industry leaders and professionals
  • Dedicated program facilitator/advisor
  • Tuition support for related coursework and training
  • ACE MV career counseling/job placement support
  • Wraparound services (i.e. childcare & transportation support)
  • ACE MV Career Explorations Certificate of Completion

Wellness Workforce

Mid-October to early November

ACE MV’s Healthcare Program incorporates a variety of employment opportunities with certification requirements ranging from two-week-long training courses to graduate degree studies and licensure.

The Island’s health employment landscape offers opportunities for entry-level positions in a variety of fields – from lab techs to medical records, nursing assistants, RNs to mental health professionals and more. Through our partnerships with the MV Hospital, Island Health Care, Martha’s Vineyard Community Services and other wellness providers we are able to help learners build the relationships they will need to develop meaningful careers in allied health.

For more information and to register, please contact program facilitator, Laura at laura@acemv.org

Early Childhood Education

Ongoing classes with multiple college partners

Students in the Early Childhood Education cohort take courses through Cape Cod Community College virtually. Classes are available in English and Portuguese. These students are taking steps towards becoming licensed early childcare providers on Martha’s Vineyard, an industry with high demand on Island. The supportive environment of a local learning cohort and a dedicated ACE MV Program Facilitator help guide them along the way.

For more information and to register, please contact program facilitator, Joanne at joanne@acemv.org

Language Access

Interpretation and Translation

Are you interested in starting or advancing your career in professional language interpretation? Join our Career Explorations: Interpretation & Translation Program to learn more about how to begin or advance your career in this exciting and in-demand field!

For more information and to register, please contact program facilitator, Izadora at izadora@acemv.org

Building Trades

Electrical Code & Theory

Classes begin Sept. 9th

The UCT Martha’s Vineyard Electrical Program, funded by MassCEC, provides full scholarship for eligible program participants including classes, materials, and certification upon completion of program for first-year only.

This 4 year program consists of 600 hours of classroom instruction for electrical apprentices pursuing a career towards obtaining their journeyman’s electrical license. It prepares and meets the requirements for the students to be eligible to take their Massachusetts Journeyman State Exam.

Intro to Clean Energy Career Pathways

Classes begin Oct. 20th

Thanks to a planning grant from Mass Clean Energy Center, and in partnership with Vineyard Power and a dedicated group of Island employers, ACE MV is planning for a new on-Island training program to support emerging career pathways in HVAC, solar, offshore wind, and electric vehicle repair.

ACE MV is grateful for the support of the Clean Energy Program employer partners: Nelson Mechanical, AutoEuropa, Powers Electric, VTA, South Mountain and Energy Logik.

Important Dates:

September 24, 2025 – Info Session: 5:30pm at The Barn Bowl & Bistro

October 1, 2025 – Virtual Info Session: Email garrett@acemv.org for the Zoom link

October 5, 2025 – Application Deadline

October 20, 2025 – Seminar Begins

For more information and to register, please contact program facilitator, Garrett at garrett@acemv.org

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