"My name is Silvestre X. Ferreira, and I am from Cape Verde . I came to this country almost three years ago with my family. My uncle helped me to find a job and encouraged me to come to school because I couldn't speak or write English. Now I am so happy because I have a job, friends, and I speak and write English much better."
The CPAE was established in 2003 in response to the need for increased educational services for adults in the Brockton area. CPAE is a network of service providers and business and industry related organizations that meet quarterly to address the needs of adult learners.
We are a coalition of educators, service providers, employers, and others working together to provide quality services to adults in need of basic education. The need for adult education continues to grow in our community. To better serve adults in need of literacy skills and the employers who would benefit from a community in which adults have the means to increase skills and education, CPAE serves as a link.