Out of School & Summer Learning Network Meeting
2018-11-27 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

Tacoma STEAM Networking Meeting
2019-01-08 09:30 - 11:00 | FFTS Office, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Monthly on the second Tuesday, until June 12, 2019

TCSN Leadership Team
2019-01-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States

Mayor's Youth Engagement Task Force Stakeholder Meeting
2019-01-10 15:30 - 17:00 | FFTS Office, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States

RAIN Incubator 2019 iGEM
2019-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | rain incubator, 2304 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
RAIN Incubator is a nonprofit dedicated to growing innovation and entrepreneurship in science. The iGEM is a worldwide synthetic biology competition with over 350 teams every year. The purpose of the competition is for students to realize the potential of synthetic biology and to encourage the creation of new technologies. Our team is comprised of local high school and college students, as well as military personnel.
As a team member you will:

Solve a real-world problem using synthetic biology
Grow skills in science, coding, public speaking, networking, and more
Join a global community that’s passionate about changing the world through science
Be eligible to attend “Giant Jamboree”, a conference where 350+ teams compete for awards and prices

Join us at info night for free food and free information
2304 Jefferson Ave Tacoma, WA 98402

Saturday, January 12 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m.

For more information: iGEM Teams

The Superheroes of Science Lecture Series
2019-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | rain incubator, 2304 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The Superheroes of Science lecture series takes place at RAIN’s downtown Tacoma location. In this series, the speakers have interesting and sometimes unexpected backgrounds in the pursuit of cutting edge science.

RAIN Presents: Dr. David Voehringer, CoFounder & Director of ProteinSimple
David is a creative yet disciplined entrepreneur with a proven track record of success in both industry and academia with over 30 year’s experience and 50 publications. Through his experiences in premier labs at the world’s top cancer center and one of the top labs at Stanford University, he was fortunate to contribute to frontline research and build a network of highly placed individuals in both academia and industry that he collaborates with on a regular basis.

Kindergarten Registration Opens
2019-01-15 | WA
Kindergarten Registration opens for the 2019-2020 school year. Each elementary school will host an open house. More information can be found on the Enrollment website: www.tacomaschools.org/enroll
Enrollment and Choice Services is located at 601 South 8th Street Tacoma, WA 98405
● Phone (253) 571-1142
● Fax (253) 571-1223
● enrollmentservices@tacoma.k12.wa.us

PowerSchool family support line is available for Choice Applicants (866) 752-6850, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday

FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline
2019-01-15 | WA
Complete FAFSA by Tuesday, January 15 for priority awards.
The FAFSA can be completed at any time, but for priority consideration, make sure to submit it by January 15th. If you complete the FAFSA after this date, we will still try to meet your financial needs, but first priority goes to those who complete it by January 15th.

Early Learning & Reading Network Meeting
2019-01-15 12:30 - 14:00 | FFTS Office, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Join the Early Learning and Reading Network as we meet every month on the 3rd Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:00 PM at the Graduate Tacoma office.

WSOS Community Webinar
2019-01-16 15:30 - 17:30 | FFTS Office, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) connects our state’s leading industries with top Washington talent with top Washington talent by reducing barriers to education and training and building
pathways into high-demand careers for low-and-middle-income students.
The Tacoma STEAM Network, Tacoma College Success Network, and Graduate Tacoma are excited to offer two training options to educators and leaders in our region.

Attend the live webinar hosted by WSOS on Wednesday, January 16th at 11 am
Come to our Community Webinar Watch Event on Wednesday, January 16th from 3:30-
5:00 pm at Foundation for Tacoma Students – 919 S. 9th St. Tacoma, WA 98405.

Contact Chanel R. Hall at Steam@graduatetacoma.org to sign up for the Community Webinar Watch Event here.

TCSN Monthly Network Meeting
2019-01-18 08:00 - 10:00 | FFTS Office, Tacoma, WA, United States

Tacoma College Support Network Meeting
2019-01-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

MLK Unity Breakfast
2019-01-21 08:00 - 22:30 | University Y Student Center, 1710 Market Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The annual MLK Unity Breakfast will be held on January 21, 2019, to recognize and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and his historic civic leadership that inspired a nation to strive for equality.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Boyce Watkins, one of the world’s leading financial scholars and social commentators.
The Unity Breakfast was established by the Black Student Union to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, and inspire members of the campus community to continue to work to make his vision of an equitable society a reality. The program recognizes students, faculty, and community members for outstanding service to the community through the Dream Awards, which are presented during the program.
This year’s Unity Breakfast is co-presented by the Black Student Union and UW Tacoma.
For more info: mlkuwt@uw.edu (253) 692-4501

Out of School & Summer Learning Network Meeting
2019-01-22 09:00 - 10:30 | FFTS Office, Tacoma, WA, United States

Superintendent's Breakfast
2019-01-24 09:00 - 11:30 | PDC, 6499 N 23rd St, Tacoma, 98407, United States
Graduate Tacoma presentation of C2C resources and events to outreach to parents and TPS building staff/administrators

Hiring Event: Just Like Home Daycare
2019-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | WorkSource Pierce, 2121 State St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Full-time and Part-time positions available:

Lead Teacher
Assistant Teacher
Cook

To Apply:
Meet a company representative to learn about job opportunities with Just Like Home Daycare. Information on available positions will be presented.
Come prepared to process an online application and interview on the day of hiring event. Bring your resume.
Please confirm your attendance. RSVP with Jose Sarmiento Coronado at Jose.SarmientoCaronado@rescare.com

Walk-ins welcome.

AP Saturday
2019-01-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th St, Tacoma, WA, 98418, United States
AP Saturday at Lincoln High School Please contact John Hines jhines@tacoma.k12.wa.us for more information

Great Coat Giveaway - Rescue Mission
2019-01-26 10:30 - 13:30 | The Tacoma Rescue Mission, 425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
At the Tacoma Rescue Mission. Open to all in need.

Undercovering Hidden Pathways
2019-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Tioga Building, 1901 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Educator, activist and creative learning advocate Jaleesa Trapp will talk about anti-racist approaches for engaging non-dominant youth in STEM. A UW graduate in Human Centered Design and Engineering, Ms. Trapp works with Tacoma Clubhouse, Girls Who Code and the Tacoma Action Collective.
This talk is free and open to the public.
Campus Location: UW Tacoma Tioga Library Building (TLB)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Free Tax Preparation
2019-01-29 15:30 - 19:00 | Goodwill, 714 S 27th St, Tacoma, United States
File your 2018 federal income taxes for free at Goodwill’s VITA Tax Center. Goodwill partners with the IRS, the Pierce County Asset Building Coalition (pcabc) and Key Bank to offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to low and moderate income individuals and families. Services are provided by an IRS-certified volunteer. Goodwill’s free tax service is open to individuals or households making less than $54,000/year.
January 29 to April 11 – Tuesday to Thursday from 3:30 pm to 7 pm
Appointments required. Reserve your spot by calling 253.573.6832

TCC Future Summit
2019-01-30 13:00 - 17:00 | TCC Gym, Building 20, 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA, 98466
TCC invites our community to attend the upcoming TCC Future Summit, on Wednesday, Jan. 30th, from 1-5pm, at the TCC Gym, Building 20.
The Future Summit is an important part of building the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. Our goal is to ensure all of our constituents’ voices are heard as we develop a plan that respects our values, commitment and spirit of TCC.
RSVP

Winter Workshops - Recharging Youth Development
2019-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 | First Creek Middle School, 1801 E 56th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
This event is for Tacoma/Pierce County participants only. Please do not register if you are not located in this region.
Winter Workshops – Recharging Youth Development is an all-day training experience where Youth Development Professionals have the opportunity to engage in best practices through the Youth Work Methods series. The training is designed to give front line staff direct takeaway’s that they can implement immediately.
Visit School’s Out Washington for more information and registration details.

Michael P. Anderson Program Reception 2019
2019-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA, 98108
Please join Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program and The Museum of Flight for a night of inspiration and hope! Light hors-d’oeuvres will be served and beverages are available for purchase.
6:00 pm – Open doors (Charles Simonyi Space Gallery)
7:00 pm – Remarks
9:00 pm – Event ends
RSVP HERE

Cross-CAN Advocacy Training
2019-02-05 08:30 - 10:30 | FFTS Office, Tacoma, WA, United States
Advocacy training for all CAN members prior to Graduate Tacoma’s Advocacy Day on Feb.13

Poverty to Possibilities Advocacy Training
2019-02-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Pierce County Library, 3005 112 st e, Tacoma, WA, 98446
United Way’s advocacy training on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Pierce County Library Administrative Building located at 3005 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446. (parking is free!) Speakers Marcy Bowers of the Poverty Action Network and Nick Federici, a lobbyist, will go through some strategies that have worked and discuss how they can be applied in a practical way.
If you cannot attend please view United Way’s Advocacy 101 resource: http://www.uwpc.org/poverty-pierce-county

Contact Heidi Hansen, heidih@uwpc.org to sign up for this learning/training

TCSN 2019 Leadership Meeting
2019-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | FFTS Office, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
TCSN Leadership Team will meet one week prior to each TCSN network meeting to support strategies and set monthly meeting agendas. Most months this is the 2nd Thursday of each month, but a few months (Feb, March, Nov) this falls on 1st Thursday. June, July, and August may be revised for summer strategic planning sessions.

F.L.Y. Gala
2019-02-09 18:00 - 21:00 | UW Tacoma William Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402
The First Love Yourself Gala is an all girls event that encourages girls to celebrate themselves and support each other! A night of elegance for girls grades 6th-12th. Youth will walk the red carpet, get photographed by the paparazzi, meet and hear from our guest speaker, be dazzled by live entertainment and enjoy delicious food as well as an entire buffet of sweets! Young ladies are invited to bring their friends to dance the night away and celebrate the beauty of self-love and sisterhood!
In partnership with Ali’s Prom Project we are also offering EVERY girl who is attending a styling appointment to receive a FREE dress, shoes, accessory and nail polish.

Trauma Informed Care Training
2019-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Capital Region ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive Southwest, Tumwater, WA, 98512
A three-day training series for healthcare providers and community partners to improve the integration of trauma-informed care in dental practice. Dinner served at 5:30 pm, presentation begins at 6:00 pm.
February 12th – Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Welcoming guest speaker Michael O’Neill.
March 12th – Motivational Interviewing (MI). Welcoming guest speaker Jonnae Tillman.
April 9th – The Science of HOPE. Welcoming guest speaker Jon Tunheim.
Presented by CHOICE Regional Health Network
REGISTER HERE.

Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Day
2019-02-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Washington State Capitol Building, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA, 98504
The Foundation for Tacoma Students is pleased to invite you to the first annual Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Day at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. We value your commitment to join educators, community partners, parents, and allies who strive to ensure that Tacoma students have the opportunity to reach their full potential, from cradle to career.
Speak with legislators about policies that affect Tacoma schools and communities:
Equalize the School Levy Cap
Fully Fund the Washington College Promise Scholarship
Resource Career Connected Learning
Invest in Children Ages 0-5
Defend the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account
We would be honored to have you join us on this important day of action as we support Tacoma students and send a clear message to our legislators.

Wednesday, February 13
Washington State Capitol Building
8 AM – 1 PM
To learn more, visit Graduate Tacoma’s Advocacy & Public Policy webpage. To find your legislative district, visit the state District Finder map.
REGISTER HERE
