Cape Girardeau AEL

09/29/2026

Attention: Bollinger County!

09/21/2026

Perryville GED classes are starting soon! Register at capeael.com

Attention Perryville! New class coming to your area in October!

09/17/2026

47% of GED recipients go on to higher education and have a 90% persistence rate. While adult education provides so much more than just the high school equivalency, it is certainly a milestone. Many students complete their program and begin working while others pursue higher education. Studies show that 47% of GED recipients go on to higher education and have a 90% persistence rate. Adult education learners have grit and determination. They
are fighting for a better future for themselves and their families!

09/17/2026

This class is starting soon! Register at capeael.com

09/16/2026

Research shows that earnings increase and unemployment rates decrease with educational attainment. On average, the earnings of an individual with a high school diploma or its equivalent are 27%
higher than those without. [i] Additionally, the unemployment rate of those without a high school diploma is 5.6%, while the unemployment rate of those with a high school diploma drops
to 3.9%. For those with an Associate’s degree, the unemployment rate drops to 2.7%.

09/15/2026

Educating adults creates stronger communities. Higher education levels are correlated with lower rates of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma. A mother’s education level is the
highest determinant of a child’s academic success. Better-educated parents raise better-educated, more successful children who are less likely to end up in poverty or prison. Inmate participation in adult education reduces recidivism by 30%

09/14/2026

Follow us this week as we celebrate AEFL Week!

08/21/2026

Attention Perryville! New class coming to your area in October!

08/21/2026