Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: ACE MV & Employer Partners

Thank you, ACE MV Employers!

ACE MV programming is designed and delivered in collaboration with our many employer partners, and we couldn’t do the work we do without this level of partnership and collaborative support. From curriculum development to student outreach, whether taking classes or teaching classes, our community of ACE MV employers is investing in the future by helping us build a local pipeline of skilled and supported Island workforce.

Read on to learn more about a few of the ways employers and ACE MV are working together to build bridges to Island employment, one student, class, or program at a time!

Program Design: Clean Energy Pathways

Clean Energy Career Pathways

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, and electric vehicle repair.

Stay tuned for news about info sessions and pre-registration details! An “Intro to Clean Energy Careers” pilot seminar will launch in October 2025. We are grateful for the support of our Clean Energy employer partners: Nelson Mechanical, AutoEuropa, Powers Electric, VTA, South Mountain and Energy Logik.

CAMP! Summer Internship Program

What is CAMP!

CAMP! is an ACE MV program with the mission of cultivating enriching career development & mentorship opportunities for all Martha’s Vineyard community members, with a particular focus on young adults. Our model includes:

  • support for local employers interested in building summer internship and year-round apprenticeship opportunities

  • marketing new and existing programs on our platforms

  • facilitated connections between community members and employers

  • career exploration services and workshops open to all CAMP! community members

What is BootCAMP!

BootCAMP! is a weekend of in-person professional development workshops for interns, with a focus on soft skills development for the workplace and beyond. This year’s themes include the essentials of professionalism, resilience for professional success, goal-setting, networking, and financial literacy.

When?

June 21 + 22, 2025 at Slough Farm

For Whom?

This training is beneficial for any young professional seeking to:

  • uncover key insights and tools for professional growth

  • gain confidence for relationship building, networking and professional communication

  • reinforce general life skills for achieving personal success

Cost:

$100/person: this fee covers the full weekend of workshops, with breakfast and lunch included on both days

Email admin@acemv.org if you are interested in participating.

Work-Study at MVRHS

ACE MV is partnering with the MV Regional High School to support students with Work Study placements at local businesses throughout the academic year.

What is Work Study?

High school students work on-site at a local business for up to 2.5 school days per week, paid or unpaid, during school hours.

Responsibilities, expectations, and additional hours are established by employer.

Employers must complete CORI background checks

Employers verify intern hours and participation directly with Work Study supervisor at MVRHS

Questions about Work Study? Interested in hosting an intern next fall?

Email admin@acemv.org

Employer Survey: Island Trades

Island Trades Employers,

ACE MV needs your help! As we build new programming, we hope to gather insight into the workforce needs and challenges faced by Island building trades employers. Your responses will help shape future training programs and professional support available to local workforce and employers on Martha’s Vineyard.