What is MVP Academy?

MVP Academy is a brand new partnership with Monty Tech beginning in Fall 2024. Juniors and seniors from Fitchburg HS, Gardner HS, and Narragansett Regional HS will be able to participate in Monty Tech’s Carpentry and Electrical programs, all while remaining enrolled as a student at their home high school!

MVP Academy Roadmap...

FRESHMAN YEAR

• Pass all 9th grade classes at FHS
• Maintain good attendance and conduct
• Talk with your guidance counselor if you think you might be interested in MVP Academy

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Pass all 10th grade classes at FHS
• Maintain good attendance and conduct
• Talk with your guidance counselor, attend MVP Info Sessions, and submit your MVP application!

JUNIOR YEAR

• Attend academic classes at FHS
• Attend shop training at Monty Tech
• Maintain good grades, attendance and conduct

SENIOR YEAR

• Attend academic classes at FHS
• Attend shop training at Monty Tech
• Maintain good grades, attendance and conduct
• Participate in a CO-OP in your trade
• Graduate with a FHS diploma AND a certificate in your trade from Monty Tech!

What will it look like?

In the same way a Monty Tech student does, Fitchburg High School MVP Academy students will operate on an “A Week/B Week” schedule, rotating between their academics and shop.

Academic Week

Shop Week

Students will attend school at Fitchburg High School and take classes with FHS staff.

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They will take all of their core academic classes, such as English, Math, Science, and History.

Students will attend school at

Monty Tech and take classes with Monty Tech staff.

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They will participate in shop training, shop-related classes, and work-based learning.

What trades will be available?

CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

*There is also a plan to

add plumbing in 2025!

CARPENTRY

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

After graduation students may seek employment in any of the following career pathways:

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• Home Construction Companies
• Industrial Construction Companies
• Commercial Construction
• Union Employment
• Self Employment

ELECTRICAL

After graduation students may seek employment in any of the following career pathways:

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• Commercial or Industrial Contractor
• Telephone Company
• Power Company
• Electrical Apprentice
• Electrical Supply House
• Audio/Visual & Computer Networks
• Security System Installer

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

Can anyone guess what the average salaries were for these trades were in Massachusetts last year?

ELECTRICIAN

$79,750

CARPENTER

$62,550

Can anyone guess what the average salaries were for these trades were in Massachusetts last year?

ELECTRICIAN

$79,750

CARPENTER

$62,550

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 Wage Data

Interested in learning more?

We are going to be holding MVP Academy info sessions both during and after school.

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You can also reach out to Mrs. Brassard at brassarde@fitchburg.k12.ma.us with any questions you might have.

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