NCAN Conference: Submitting A Successful Proposal

Thinking about presenting an effective practices workshop or a roundtable discussion at NCAN National Conference in Anaheim, CA? Our conference attracts a wide range of postsecondary attainment professionals, from direct student service leaders in community based organizations and K-12 school districts to policy gurus and state agency representatives from around the country. As always, we […]

Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA Webinar

Are you ready to help students and families complete the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Join NCAN'S own Senior Director of Strategic Programming MorraLee Keller and uAspire staff as they share changes to the FAFSA including: Line-by-line review of the new form. Updates to the FSA ID process for those people without Social Security Numbers. Reviewing […]

Black History Celebration

People’s Community Center 1602 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma

February is Black History Month and we’d like to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development. At People’s Center, we’re celebrating every day with free offers and family activities. Free! No registration required. 11 am- 1 pm Scavenger Hunt Art Activities Community Resources: Historically […]

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Tacoma Public Schools Loggers Basketball Night

University of Puget Sound

Attend a special event just for Tacoma Public Schools! When: Saturday, Feb. 3 Where: Memorial Fieldhouse What: Women's Basketball game at 4 p.m. TPS Reception at 5 p.m. Men's Basketball game at 6 p.m. The University of Puget Sound is inviting students and families on Saturday, Feb. 3 for a free night of Logger basketball. Join […]

Save The Date – Imagine Justice Project Mixer

WorkSphere Tacoma 1120 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

Connect & learn about the collaborative impact of Imagine Justice Project. Beer, wine, and light appetizers will be served.

Financially Safer HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educate roughly 1 in 10 Black college students, and have a better track record than most predominantly white institutions (PWIs) of helping individuals from the bottom 40% of the income ladder advance to the top 60%. Joshua Etienne and Jonathan Lewis from uAspire will discuss some of the conflicting research about […]

Event Series EOC February Winter Workshops

EOC February Winter Workshops

Evergreen State College 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States +6 more

For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more! Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

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Funding Opportunity: Peace Point Partnership Grant for Aligning & Enhancing Pierce County Youth Violence Prevention

Imagine Justice Project has partnered with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and the Washington State Department of Commerce Office of Firearm Safety & Violence Prevention to offer funding to community-based organizations in Pierce County. The funding is This funding is intended to build on existing efforts in Pierce County to reduce youth violence, with a […]

Event Series EOC February Winter Workshops

EOC February Winter Workshops

Evergreen State College 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States +6 more

For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more! Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

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Vote For Prop. 1 On Feb. 13!

If “Proposition 1: Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades” is approved by voters, the increased cost to the average Tacoma homeowner will be about $7.50 per month or $90 a year. Proposition 1 is a $650 million bond measure maturing over a maximum of 25 years. Prop. 1 would replace or renovate 11 aging neighborhood […]

Event Series EOC February Winter Workshops

EOC February Winter Workshops

Evergreen State College 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States +6 more

For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more! Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

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Better FAFSA: One Month Out, What We Know Now

In February, we'll be taking a look at the Better FAFSA after it's officially launched! Join us as we discuss what we’ve learned so far and how we can best navigate the path forward this financial aid season. Our Better FAFSA Webinar Series are free and open to members and non members alike -  learn more.