Investing in the Next Generation

At ACE MV, we believe that Building Tomorrow’s Island Workforce begins with investing in local talent, leveraging partnerships with Island schools and community organizations to open doors for the next generation.

During this past year of growth and expansion, ACE MV received grant awards from MVYouth and West Chop Community Fund in support of the “Island Futures” Career Pathways Project. This new initiative will expand career navigation supports for Vineyard young adults – high school and post-secondary students – by providing year-round access to career guidance and planning, tuition assistance, workforce training and professional development resources.

In collaboration with community and employer partners, in 2025 ACE MV’s Island Futures…

  • Developed and delivered career exploration curriculum for the MVRHS Junior Seminar class, supporting over 75 high school students through providing local career exploration, resume support, mock interviews, personal and professional skills, and career navigation.
  • Provided and supported internship experiences to 13 young professionals as a part of the CAMP program, pairing them with Island employers and offering career coaching, financial literacy, and resume development workshops.
  • Hosted the first Island Career Pathways Night in collaboration with MVRHS, providing 61 students and young professionals with the opportunity to learn about Island career pathways from a panel of local employers, regional training providers, and scholarship organizations.

With your support in 2026, Island Futures programming will include:

  • Island Futures website launch: —an online resource featuring video interviews with local employers, industry profiles, regional training opportunities, financial aid resources and more!
  • 1 on 1 Career Navigation Coaching with ACE MV Career Navigators: an opportunity for young adults and adults to schedule individual career counseling sessions.
  • Island Futures Day: January 7 at MVRHS – an Island Career Pathways Fair with representatives from regional training providers and colleges.
  • Career Cafe: A new series for young adults with workshops and guest speakers, co-hosted with partnering Island businesses.
  • New Career Explorations programs: The launch and expansion of cohort programs in Clean Energy, English Language for the Workforce, Healthcare, Education and more!

Please consider making a donation in support of ISLAND FUTURES today!

With gratitude,
The ACE MV Team