ExcessiveBanter - Reviving the Trades: Don Bosco Returns to the South Shore of Boston

In this inspiring episode of ExcessiveBanter, we introduce the rebirth of a legendary name in vocational education — the Don Bosco Trade High School, now returning to the South Shore of Boston as a private, coeducational Catholic trade school.

Host Paul MacLellan, a proud Don Bosco Tech Boston alum and Board Member, shares how this reimagined institution will offer young men and women across Massachusetts a meaningful, hands-on alternative to traditional high school education — rooted in technical skill, faith, discipline, and purpose.

Set to offer programs in Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, and CAD, alongside core academics and spiritual formation, Don Bosco Trade High School is poised to reshape how we educate future professionals — not just in MA, but as a national model for what trade schools can and should be.

This episode is an open invitation to business leaders, unions, educators, donors, and anyone invested in our future workforce. Learn how you can help us raise the funds to open doors for students, expand access to financial aid, and build a path where every student — regardless of background — can thrive.

🔧 This isn’t just about rebuilding a school. It’s about restoring pride in the trades — for every student ready to build a better future.