The 40th anniversary of CERCILEI began at 16:30, with the reception of the participants, who were taken at 17:00 to another room, where the book “Balões de all colors” and “40 years of lives” was launched. full of life”.
Here, it was Dr. Cristina Meireles, CEO of CERCILEI, who welcomed the guests and introduced the launch of the book, giving the floor to Dr. Elisabete Cruz, journalist for Jornal de Leiria. At the presentation of the book “Balões de all colors”, those present could hear Professor Maria José Damásio, author of the book, and Professor Ana Margarida, illustrator. For the presentation of the book “40 years of lives full of life” Dr. Lurdes Trindade, author of the book, could be heard.
After the sale of the book and autographs, the guests had the opportunity to visit CERCILEI’s facilities, where they visited the rooms for occupational activities and the professional training center, realizing, in each one, the activities that were carried out there.
The visit ended with a coffee-break, cooked and served by trainees from the vocational training centre. Unfortunately FORMEM could not stay for the Conference and Dinner, however it is sure that the rest of the day was a success.