Brockton Trivia:
- Brockton is known as the "City of Champions" because it is home to two of Boxing’s “World Champions,” Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
- Brockton was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in the United States in 2005, 2008 and 2010 by America's Promise Alliance.
- During the Civil War, Brockton was the nation's largest producer of shoes.
- Brockton is the home of the Brockton Rox, a minor league baseball team.
- Thomas Edison built the first model of a complete central power station in Brockton.
- On December 30, 1884, the first electrically operated fire station in the United States opened in Brockton.
Programs:
Adult Basic Education – Meets the specific educational needs of adult students who have limited basic reading, language and math skills.
ABE Interest Link: https://bit.ly/3rOmdWs
Employment Prep Program (CIES) - provides DTA eligible clients with short-term training to improve opportunities for job placement leading to self-sufficiency.
English for Speakers of Other Languages – Assists adult students who have limited English proficiency by meeting their specific educational needs.
ESOLE Interest Link: https://bit.ly/3GqyDaT
TRADE Adjustment Assistance - Provides Adult Basic Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages to workers who become unemployed due to the impact of international trade.
Young Parents – Provides a variety of services to pregnant and parenting out-of-school young people, aged 14-24, who have not achieved a high school diploma or its equivalent or who have a high school credential and are seeking to enroll in post-secondary education or training.
For more information on the Brockton programs, contact Bethaney Price, Regional Manager at bprice@tra-inc.org.
231 Main Street, Suite 302
Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: (508) 587-6115
Fax: (508) 580-2057