by Nancy Hoffman, ACE MV Board Chair and Senior Advisor at JFF

“This summer should be a learning moment enriched with work experiences that serve as living career exploration laboratories.”

Today’s job market may have teens seeing nothing but dollar signs, but it presents families, educators, employers, and even policymakers with an opportunity to help young people understand the economy and think critically about their long-term employment and training options. Read more at JFF.org

Photos by Jeanna Shepherd. Read the article here.

This 5-week online summer certificate course is open to all Martha’s Vineyard Public School educators and staff with bachelor’s degrees. Accredited by Bridgewater State University, this certificate class has been brought to the island via a partnership between ACE MV and Communication Ambassador Partnership (CAP MV).

Tuesday section 001: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 and August 3. Time: 4:45-6:15pm Location: Zoom (As of May 20, ONE space is open)

Wednesday section 002: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28 and August 4. Time: 4:45-6:15pm Location: Zoom (SOLD OUT – wait list open)

Please fill out this form to secure your space, or to get on the wait list: