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Franklin Pierce High School: Senior Interview Panels
2025-04-21 | Franklin Pierce High School, 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma, WA, 98445, United States
Sign up to volunteer on a senior interview panel.

Collaboration For A Cause Youth Job Fair
2025-04-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | South Hill Mall, 3500 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA, 98373, United States
Are you between 16 and 24 and ready to kickstart your career, do you know someone who is? Join us at the Collaboration For A Cause Youth Job and Resource Fair on April 11th, 2025, from 11 am to 2 pm at South Hill Mall in Puyallup (located in the center of the Mall)! Connect with over 45 local employers eager to hire motivated individuals like you. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time work, training opportunities, or career growth, we have something for everyone. Employers including Vulcan Metals, Waste Connections, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard offer union benefits, paid training, and more.
We’ll help you create resumes on-site, so bring your details and be prepared to make a great first impression! You’ll also have opportunities for immediate interviews with employers actively hiring across diverse industries such as construction and healthcare. Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable skills and connections that could shape your future.

Charting Our Future: The Power of Us
2025-04-08 08:30 - 17:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
Charting Our Future returns to bring together a powerful network of educators, policymakers, system leaders, and community advocates dedicated to driving lasting change for students. Hosted by the Foundation for Tacoma Students, this annual two-day conference is designed to equip participants with the tools, insights, and relationships needed to dismantle barriers in education and expand access to postsecondary opportunities and workforce readiness.
Taking place on April 8-9, 2025, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, this year’s theme, The Power of Us, centers on the strength of collective action through everyday community partnerships, ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to thrive.
Attendees will engage in thought-provoking keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and strategy-driven discussions that move beyond conversations to actionable change. This year’s lineup features two nationally recognized keynote speakers whose work challenges institutions to rethink their role in creating educational equity:

Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Community Responsive Education, has spent decades redefining the purpose of schools, proving that when education prioritizes wellness, equity, and justice, entire communities transform. His research and practice challenge outdated models and provide a blueprint for schools as centers of healing and social change.
Erin Jones, educator, author of Bridges to Heal Us, and former Washington State Superintendent candidate, has led equity and racial healing work for over 30 years. Her expertise in leadership development, cultural competency, and community engagement has shaped policy and practice across the country.

Charting Our Future is an opportunity to connect, strategize, and build the momentum necessary to push systems forward. The conference unites professionals across sectors, from K-12 and higher education to workforce development, philanthropy, and government, ensuring that solutions are rooted in aligned investments, backed by data-informed strategies, and designed for lasting impact.
Event Details:
Date: April 8-9, 2025
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Registration: chartingourfuture.co
Tickets: $275 (Individual) | $1100 (Group of 8)
With workshops on policy and practice, collective impact, investing in communities, and data-driven strategies, attendees will leave with concrete tools to drive change in their organizations and communities.
What You’ll Gain at Charting Our Future:

Actionable Solutions: Walk away with practical tools and strategies to strengthen student success, close equity gaps, and build stronger support systems.
High-Impact Networking: Connect with cross-sector leaders who are driving change in education, policy, and workforce development.
Exclusive Insights: Learn from top experts and innovators, Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Ph.D. and Erin Jones, whose work has shaped schools, policies, and entire community ecosystems.

For all questions and inquiries, please contact conference@graduatetacoma.org.

2025 Junior League of Tacoma Scholarship
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 | Netherlands
The Junior League of Tacoma is offering two $2,500 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year, available to female students in Pierce County. This opportunity is open to women who are continuing or resuming their undergraduate education at a local college, university, or technical school and are committed to using their education to benefit the community. The application deadline is February 1, 2025.

Schools Out Washington’s Annual Bridge Conference
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-05 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
School’s Out Washington’s annual Bridge Conference is a two-day convening focused on exploring, celebrating, and influencing our collective field(s) through solidarity and unified learning.
Visit https://schoolsoutwashington.org/bridge-conference/ to learn more.

Tacoma Ocean Fest
2024-06-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Tacoma Ocean Fest is a free festival on Tacoma’s waterfront for National Ocean Month, plus many June ocean events including a Lantern Paddle for Species and a Waterfront Cleanup. We also hold the Grit City Costume Paddle during Halloween Weekend.
On Friday June 28th, 2024, Foss Waterway Seaport will be hosting the Lantern Paddle for Species. Bring your human-powered watercraft and a species-themed lantern and paddle on the Thea Foss Waterway, or stay on dry land to check out the parade. The Paddle will be from 7pm-10pm.
The festival is taking place June 29th, 2024. In the morning, join us for a waterway cleanup with marine naturalists from 10am-12pm. We will have glass art hidden around the waterfront for you to find, courtesy of Fire it Forward. After the cleanup, head to Foss Waterway Seaport for the main festival from 12pm-5pm. Check out the museum, explore art from our featured artists, enjoy eco-themed performances and OceanX talks throughout the day, and learn more about conservation from local environmental organizations. The mission of Tacoma Ocean Fest is to celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats, and get inspired to protect it.

Career Conference
2024-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States
Clover Park offers more than 40 career-focused program options, and they are all available for you to visit. Multiple food trucks will be on campus and the 30th annual People’s choice Car & Bike show will be going on.
FAFSA/WASFA application help will be available. All students who complete their FAFSA/WASFA application at this event will receive a $ gift card incentive.

Collaborative Action Consortium May 2024 Convening
2024-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
The Consortium brings together cradle-to-career network partners, cross-sector organizations, and community members for robust, systemic dialogue. We align goals, strategies, and resources to impact laws, policies, and funding for student success. Add your voice to the collective power of this cross-sector alliance as we forge strategic partnerships for good.
Register for the May convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action.

Program Expo at Clover Park Technical College
2024-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | CPTC Lakewood Campus, 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, 98499
At Clover Park Technical College’s Program Expo you are able to explore CPTC’s 40 programs, connect with instructors, and discover the best fit for your career goals. Some programs will walk you through their labs and show you the hands-on learning students experience at CPTC.
Explore and connect with our 7 different areas of study:
– The School of Aerospace and Aviation
– Science, Technology, Engineering and Design
– Automotive and Trades
– Advanced Manufacturing
– Nursing
– Health sciences and human services
– Business and personal services
Click here for more information about the programs available at CPTC.
We hope to see you there!!

Program Expo-Clover Park Technical College
2024-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States
Explore CPTC’s 40 programs, connect with instructors, and discover the best fit for your career goals. On site FAFSA/WASFA help is available. All students who submit their FAFSA/WASFA application at the event are eligible for a gift card incentive and snacks.

Rainier Scholars Luncheon
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Rainier Scholars values and what it means to be EPIC!
See EXCELLENCE in action
Hear stories of PERSEVERANCE
Reflect on what everyday INTEGRITY looks like
Experience how COURAGE creates change!
Together let’s cheer on our incredible scholars, families, and alumni, while supporting their journey to and through college! Invitations with exciting speaker reveals and program highlights coming soon.
You won’t want to miss this year’s Rainier Scholars Luncheon—it’s going to be EPIC!

College Success Foundation FAFSA Convening
2024-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Join the College Success Foundation THURSDAY, APRIL 18 AT 1-2PM for a virtual convening to close the FAFSA-completion gap.

Upcoming Webinar: How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form (in Spanish)
2024-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Como Presentar el Formulario FAFSA® 2024-25
Miércoles, 17 de Abril de 2024 | 8:00 p.m. hora del Este
Regístrese para participar en un seminario web para todos sobre cómo presentar el formulario FAFSA 2024-25 a estudiantes y familias.
We invite you to join our How To Submit the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form webinar in Spanish with English subtitles on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
This webinar is open for students, families, and college access professionals who support Spanish-speaking communities. We’ll outline the process to submit the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and helpful resources.

Rails to Sails Train Show
2024-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Foss Waterway Seaport is hosting the Rails to Sails Train Show, in collaboration with the National Model Railroad Association. This year’s model train show will feature at least five model trains and open to the public on March 28th to March 30th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Rails to Sails Train Show is included with regular paid museum admission.

TACOMA TOGETHER | UW TACOMA X MI CENTRO
2024-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | UW Tacoma William Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Join us for an evening of connection and empowerment! UW Tacoma has invited Mi Centro’s families, staff, and volunteers for their inaugural Tacoma Together event! Let’s connect, share, and empower the next generation of scholars and leaders in the South Sound. See you there! On March 27th from 5:00pm-8:00pm!

#TacomaTogether #Empowerment #Community”

“¡Únete a nosotros para una tarde de conexión y empoderamiento! UW Tacoma ha invitado a las familias, el personal y los voluntarios de Mi Centro a su evento inaugural Tacoma Together. ¡Conectemos, compartamos y empoderemos a la próxima generación de académicos y líderes en South Sound. ¡Nos vemos allí! El 27 de marzo de 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm. #TacomaTogether #Empoderamiento #Comunidad”

Register here: Tacoma Together | UW Tacoma x Mi Centro

Dinner included

University Of Washington Tacoma – William W. Philip Hall (WPH)
1918 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
United States

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Financial Aid Award Letters Webinar
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Come and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need.

BIG Impact: Networking with a Purpose
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Buy your tickets now for delicious bites, swanky sips, and a night of networking with a purpose at BIG Impact on Thursday, March 21.

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound for a cocktail hour full of inspiration as we announce our 2024 Bigs & Littles of the Year. See the powerful impact these matches have made in each other’s lives as you get to know BBBS supporters from throughout the Puget Sound.
After the program celebrating these Bigs & Littles, you’ll get unlimited access to all that MoPOP’s central galleries have to offer, including the brand new “Massive: The Power of Pop Culture” exhibit that opens just a few days earlier.
This will be a night to remember. You don’t want to miss it!
*This fundraising event is for guests ages 18+

SAMI/ SOTA / IDEA / WSA Post High Night
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bates Technical College Downtown Campus, 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
“SAMI, SOTA, IDEA, and Willie Stewart seniors! Please join us in partnership with Graduate Tacoma for the post high event of the season at Bates Technical College on March 20 from 6-8pm. We will have many experts on hand to help answer your financial aid, college, and scholarship questions. Free food will be provided and you will have the chance to earn amazing prizes. Register today at https://bit.ly/3P1nzYu to reserve your spot. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend with you!

2024 NCAN Advocacy Training and Hill Day
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21 | WA
NCAN’s 2024 Advocacy Training and Hill Day will be on March 20th and 21st in Washington, DC. Hill Day is the premier gathering of college access and success professionals seeking to impact federal policy. Whether you are brand new to policy advocacy, or a seasoned expert in driving federal change, your voice is needed in Washington, DC. All NCAN members and your students, alumni, and board members are welcome to attend. Detailed schedule coming soon. Please join NCAN at Hill Day this spring!

Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) Scholarship Deadline Extended March 19
2024-03-19 | WA
The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) scholarship pays for up to two years of college tuition, training or other expenses. The Legislature created this scholarship to highlight career and technical education (CTE), and help students achieve their goals.

Who is eligible?
Washington residents who are either:

Graduating high school seniors who have finished or are completing the second year of a single CTE pathway.
Washington community and technical college students who have completed at least one year of a professional-technical program.

How much is the award?
WAVE pays up to $5,500 per year for up to two years, depending on the college or university attended. Funds are limited and awards may vary.
Where can the award be used?
The WAVE scholarship may be used at Washington’s community and technical colleges, universities, independent colleges and private career schools.
Apply today!
Don’t wait to get started. Visit the WAVE website for more details.

Collaborative Action Consortium March 2024 Convening
2024-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
The Consortium brings together cradle-to-career network partners, cross-sector organizations, and community members for robust, systemic dialogue. We align goals, strategies, and resources to impact laws, policies, and funding for student success. Add your voice to the collective power of this cross-sector alliance as we forge strategic partnerships for good.
Register for the March convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action.

Lincoln Financial Aid Day
2024-03-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th St, Tacoma, WA, 98418, United States
On March 13th starting at 3PM the LINC Staff in collaboration with our College Access Teams will be conducting a Financial Aid Completion Day. Senior Students and Parents please come out and let us help answer any questions or concerns you may have about filling for Financial Aid.
Register here: 2024 FAFSA/WASFA Completion Day II (office.com)
Location: Lincoln HS, Room 120

2024 Washington STEM Signing Day
2024-03-13 08:00 - 2024-04-27 23:59 | WA
Boeing: STEM Signing Day 2024: The application is open! STEM Signing Day celebrates high school seniors who choose to pursue STEM education at technical programs, two- and four-year colleges, and universities. Just like signing days for athletes, STEM Signing Day honorees sign a letter of intent to pursue their STEM goals. All Washington high school seniors who will be attending either college or university and pursuing a STEM degree are eligible to apply for this recognition. There will be a ceremony this spring. Help recruit students in your network to apply!
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Tacoma Online Financial Aid Night
2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom: See Description for Details
Tacoma Online Seniors & parents/guardians, join Graduate Tacoma and Enhanced Prep for a virtual workshop to learn about the financial aid process. We’ll cover the components of the FAFSA and WASFA, and we will also provide assistance with completing the form. Participants will be eligible to receive a $25 electronic gift card!
Register here: https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/
Event location: https://enhancedprep.zoom.us/j/84368089085
Please create your StudentAid.gov accounts as soon as possible. Students AND parents/guardians must create their own accounts. If you’d like to learn more about the changes to the FAFSA or this is your first time filling out the FAFSA, it may be beneficial to watch the videos below:
FAFSA FAQs: 2024–25 FAFSA FAQs – YouTube
Preparing for the FAFSA Form: Preparing for the FAFSA Form – YouTube

Mt. Tahoma Financial Aid Completion Event - Class of 2024
2024-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Mt. Tahoma High School, 4634 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Mt. Tahoma Class of 2024 Financial Aid Completion Night
Thursday March 7 from 4-7pm at Mt. Tahoma Cafeteria
Register at https://pcpathways.my.site.com/registrationCFA/s/ to reserve your spot!
For more information or support regarding the FAFSA or WASFA, visit Room 2304 or the Career Center at Mt. Tahoma.

Charting Our Future - Request For Proposals Deadline
2024-03-04 | WA
Charting Our Future is the annual conference for education leaders, advocates, and allies. This event serves as a dynamic platform for individuals across various sectors, all united in their commitment to shaping a young person’s journey from cradle to career. Over two transformative days, we aim to ignite collaboration, enrich learning experiences, and expand professional networks. At the heart of this conference is the desire to build a collective knowledge base, equipping participants with essential tools to positively influence the lives of youth and their families. By adopting a systemic approach and pooling our diverse expertise, we aim to transform policies, practices, resource allocation, and power dynamics.
This year’s theme is Local Focus, Statewide Impact. We are actively seeking proposals for sessions that highlight initiatives and approaches within local communities with the potential to be scaled statewide.

Enhanced Prep Financial Aid Night - Virtual!
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom: Register to Get Link
Seniors & parents/guardians, join Enhanced Prep for a virtual workshop to learn about the financial aid process. We’ll cover the components of the FAFSA, and we will also provide assistance with completing the form. Please create your StudentAid.gov accounts as soon as possible. Students AND parents/guardians must create their own accounts.

If you’d like to learn more about the changes to the FAFSA or this is your first time filling out the FAFSA, it may be beneficial to watch the videos below:

FAFSA FAQs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ2Hrd0UwCAWJOgOPu8l_ZLf&si=X7qwbeAVSII_a3nE
Preparing for the FAFSA Form: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtr3wy4M_CJ18cBXJb2r5mzyFoh9e9mcl&si=q04Fsi2lDWDvM19m

Register here: https://events.enhancedprep.com/

EOC College Fair Night!
2024-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Family Investment Center, 1724 East 44th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Educational and Employment Opportunity Center in collaboration with the Metropolitan Development Council hosts the EOC College Fair located at the Family Investment Center in Salishan. Our Education Advisors will have financial aid stations for students who need help filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA applications. In addition, a variety of our local colleges are tabling this event to help service students as they prepare for college.

Financial Aid 201: Navigating FAFSA Simplification
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
PSCCN and WSAC are partnering to offer a Financial Aid Training Workshop, where we will provide valuable insights into recent simplification changes, guide you through the FAFSA and WASFA platforms, explore key topics for the upcoming financial aid year, and follow up steps after the application. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. Your participation will contribute to the success of both your institution and the students you serve.
Topics covered in this training will include:
An Overview of FAFSA Simplification
A walkthrough of the FAFSA and WASFA platforms
An overview of the corrections process
Student scenarios
And more!
Location
Green River College Kent Campus
417 Ramsay Way, Rm. 283 Kent WA 98032
Dates
2/21/2023
Time
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Register
