The Center for Community and Professional Education

The Center for Community and Professional Education (CCAPE) is an innovative educational center dedicated to advancing career opportunities, workforce skills, and personal enrichment for individuals, employers, and organizations across Cape Cod, the Islands, Southeastern Massachusetts, and the South Shore region.MISSIONTo deliver accessible, high-quality learning opportunities that empower individuals, businesses, and community organizations to achieve and sustain equitable economic growth and resilience. Community EducationCCAPE provides diverse learning opportunities designed to enrich the lives and careers of community members. We support industry-specific certifications and foster lifelong learning, ensuring that our programs address the needs of diverse populations and reduce barriers to educational success.Employer and Professional ResourcesCCAPE offers a comprehensive range of skill-building and professional development programs that promote inclusive business practices and foster equitable workplace environments. Partnering closely with employers, we develop customized training solutions that not only strengthen the workforce but also address systemic barriers and maximize opportunities for underrepresented groups.Partnerships and Funding SourcesCCAPE is dedicated to building strategic partnerships that create pathways to equitable career advancement and workforce innovation. We prioritize collaborations that not only address diversity, equity, and inclusion but also foster belonging, social justice, and economic mobility for underserved communities. By guiding employers in securing funding sources, including the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund, we support initiatives that champion inclusive hiring practices, equitable career progression, and skill development. Our approach goes beyond compliance, aiming to create sustainable systems that address workforce disparities and empower individuals to thrive within their careers and communities.