Dear Friends of ACE MV,
Martha’s Vineyard’s greatest resource has always been its people. The skills, dedication, and care of Islanders are what make this community a uniquely special place to live, work, and raise a family. But for our Island to thrive, we must continue to invest in the people who will shape its future.
Strong Island Futures begin with opportunity—the opportunity for young people to discover their potential, for adults to build new skills and rewarding careers, and for Islanders to find meaningful work that strengthens both their own lives and the community around them.
That is the vision behind this year’s annual appeal: Island Futures.
Through education, workforce development, and career exploration, ACE MV helps Islanders turn opportunity into action. We connect people with the training, credentials, and experiences they need to take their next step, while responding to the evolving needs of local employers and building a stronger workforce for the years ahead.
Investing in Island Futures looks like…
- helping high school students discover their interests, build confidence, and prepare for the world of work
- expanding training opportunities in the building trades and clean energy fields, where skilled workers are essential to the island’s future
- strengthening pathways into health care and behavioral health careers, so that the people who care for our neighbors, families, and loved ones can find meaningful work and lasting opportunity here at home.
These priorities are deeply connected. When a young person sees a future on the island, when an adult gains the skills to enter a new profession, and when our local businesses and essential service providers can find the workers they need, our entire community benefits. More islanders can build stable lives, employers can grow, and our community becomes better equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Island Futures is about more than jobs. It is about belonging, possibility, and the shared prosperity of our community.
Your support makes this work possible. The Island Futures Fund allows us to launch new programs and provide scholarship support to students building their own pathways to success. Help us reach our goal of $150,000 and create more opportunities for Islanders to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers here at home.
Thank you for believing in the people of Martha’s Vineyard and for being part of the future we are building together.
With gratitude,
Alexandra Bullen Coutts, Executive Director ACE MV