Graduate Tacoma

State of Public Education: Investing in Tomorrow's Possibilities
2023-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | McGavick Convention Center, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, United States
This year’s State of Public Education event calls for equitable investments into the building blocks of possibility for every student. Join us for solutions-oriented conversations centered on the key inputs and funding required to uplift historically underserved students.

Hear from diverse education leaders on strategies for advancing equity
Gain understanding of funding disparities between districts and schools
Explore key investments required to shift the narrative
Assess progress toward 2030 community education goals
Discover new partnership opportunities to drive collective action

Hear from diverse education leaders as we assess our progress to date on the 2030 community goals, uplift work already underway, and galvanize action around remaining gaps. We’ll explore proven strategies that remain underfunded, while moving toward solutions for funding the futures our students deserve. Visit GraduateTacoma.org/SOPE to learn more about this event.
(Doors open at 10:00 AM)

Creating an FSA ID
2023-10-26 18:00 - 18:30 | WA
Whether you’re a student or parent you’ll need to create your own FSA ID to access and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will use your FSA ID every year you fill out a FAFSA form. Join us to learn how to create and use your FSA ID.

Champions for Children
2023-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
Each year Pierce County Early Childhood Network (PCECN) invites the community to nominate people, organizations, or businesses in Pierce County for the Champions for Children award. This award is intended to recognize those who have an extraordinary ability to make children and families feel encouraged, uplifted, and supported.

Senior Saturday
2023-10-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
This event is for current seniors (Class of 2024) and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Senior Saturday is a collaboration between College Success Foundation, MDC, Mt Tahoma and Proyecto MoLE to support the Class of 2024 with their post secondary goals and successful completion of their senior year.
Senior Saturday will include the following:

College/Resource Fair
Assistance Creating an FSA Id or WASFA Account
College Application Support
Personal Statement/Scholarship Essay Support
Post Secondary Planning Guidance and Support

Lunch will be provided and students are encouraged to bring a laptop and charger.

Register at: https://2030goal.org/seniorsaturday

Feel free to contact Melody Rodriguez at (253) 381-0446 or mrodriguez@collegesuccessfoundation.org if you have questions.

2024 Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship
2023-11-02 08:00 - 2024-05-21 23:59 | WA
The Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship program celebrates and recognizes Pierce County high school seniors who have given back to their community through volunteer service. Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 are awarded to graduating seniors in a competitive process. In 2023, 14 local seniors received this scholarship.

FAFSA Webinar
2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Students and families, come join our FAFSA webinar to learn about the form, what documents you’ll need, review the FAFSA learn how to address special circumstances, and prepare for next steps!

Tacoma Reads: Author David Ambroz in Conversation with Mayor Woodards
2023-11-04 15:00 - 17:30 | University of Washington Tacoma, 1900 South Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402

2023 Bridge Conference: Forging Brighter Futures
2023-11-06 08:30 - 17:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
SOWA’s annual Bridge Conference brings together school-age care providers, youth development professionals, leaders, community organizers, funders, and policymakers from across the country. Attendees hear from thought-provoking presenters and learn new strategies to build strong programs and equitable systems for young people, in and out of school. Reflected in all aspects of the Bridge Conference are the values of equity, belonging, leadership, nourishment, change, innovation, and community. Our attendees and presenters represent the diverse communities we work with across the state.

Opera Selecta Film Showing
2023-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 | The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Get ready for a mesmerizing evening as Tacoma Sister Cities presents an inspirational film about the Opera Selecta Music Festival.

International Indigenous Film Festival
2023-11-07 16:00 - 21:00 | The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Tacoma Sister Cities presents a three day festival celebrating international indigenous films.

Scholarships Webinar
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
This webinar will give you an insight on how to prepare to apply for your scholarship search and learn about the upcoming CSF scholarship cycle. This includes eligibility requirements, important dates, required documents and essay questions.

WASFA Webinar
2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Students and families, come join our WASFA webinar to learn about the form, what documents you’ll need, review the WASFA, learn how to address special circumstances, and prepare for next steps!

2024 Native Action Network's Ambassador Program
2023-11-12 23:59 | WA
Calling All Young Native Womxn Leaders!
The 2024 Ambassador application is open to Native American/Alaska Native womxn aged 21-26. This is a unique opportunity for young womxn to travel to four (4) national Native conferences a year (one per quarter), all expenses paid. The Ambassador will travel with Native Action Network (NAN) Board of Directors or staff, be exposed to unique leadership opportunities, and build networks that will last a lifetime. Priority is given to Washington State residents, but all are encouraged to apply.
ELIGIBILITY:
NAN recognizes that gender is both fluid and expansive, and embracing those who identify as two-spirit, trans women, and genderqueer. The selected Ambassador will be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe.
The selected candidate will have obtained some level of higher education, a demonstrated commitment to public service, a strong desire to represent NAN at the local, state, and national levels, and the skills to represent NAN effectively and in a positive light.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Complete applications received on or before Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST will be considered.
QUESTIONS:
Please email info@nativeactionnetwork.org with any questions.

Collaborative Action Consortium November 2023 Convening
2023-11-16 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 November convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action.

FAFSA (Español) Webinar
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Estudiantes, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario FAFSA cómo prepararse y postularse, cómo evitar errores comunes, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más!

Teched Out Technology Summit
2023-12-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
The Teched Out Technology Summit, will be an exciting and immersive event designed to ignite the curiosity and passion for technology among young minds. The summit will be centered around robotics, AI, animation, 3D printing, video games, coding, illustration, software, and social media. The event aims to foster technological fluency, creativity, and innovation among participants of all ages, with customized sections designed to cater to specific age groups.
Did we mention a DJ and pizza truck!

Campaign Free Aid Winter Convening
2023-12-06 15:30 - 17:30 | PLU Anderson University Center, 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA, 98447, United States
Save the date for the Campaign Free Aid Winter convening! Collaborate and learn from CFA Partners to get the latest resources and support for the upcoming FAFSA and WASFA season.

Tacoma Youth Violence Prevention/Intervention Workshop
2023-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Eastside Community Church, 4420 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA, 98404
Join a youth violence prevention/intervention workshop on December 6th from 4-6 p.m. Food and childcare will be provided. Scan the QR code or register here.

WASFA (Español) Webinar
2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Estudiantes, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario WASFA, cómo prepararse y postularse, cómo evitar errores comunes, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más!

NCAN Conference: Submitting A Successful Proposal
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
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 are looking to fill our conference session slate with timely, practical yet innovative content for all participants. If last year’s 1,300 attendees is any indication of how many people will attend this year, we will need more of everything!
Preparing a proposal for a national conference may sound daunting at first, but we want to give you all the tools you need to craft that roundtable discussion or effective practices workshop. Join the NCAN’s Member Services Team for a webinar full of tips and tricks that you can use to make your proposal an easy selection.
The webinar is open to the public, so feel free to share with your colleagues and across your networks who are working diligently to make a difference in their students’ lives.

Breakfast Social Winter Clothing Drive
2023-12-14 08:30 - 21:50 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States
In partnership with Communities In Schools’ Winter Wish program, we will be hosting a Breakfast Social Winter Gift Drive. Join us for festive treats as we help collect donations to give warm clothing for youth in our community this holiday season. These donations will go to purchasing new coats, gloves, hats for students (and their siblings) at Tacoma Public Schools.

Winter Wish Coat Drive
2023-12-16 10:45 - 14:30 | Gray Middle School, 6229 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA, 98409
Communities In Schools’ Winter Wish Holiday Event is right around the corner, and they need the support of our amazing friends to volunteer.
If you are available to volunteer, here are the details:

Saturday, December 16th
10:45am-2:30pm
Gray Middle School’s Gym (6229 S Tyler St)

Volunteers will help students try on and select a new coat, hat and gloves. Volunteers will also serve refreshments and distribute take home crafts. Most volunteer roles will involve standing.

The event is for students and their families that are directly served by Communities In Schools of Tacoma.

Sign up to volunteer today.

Happy Holidays!

Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA Webinar
2024-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | WA
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 the FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly the Student Aid Report).
The status of resources and tools available from Federal Student Aid and NCAN.

Buckle up and let’s get ready for the Better FAFSA ride!
Better FAFSA Webinar Series are free and open to members and non members alike – learn more.

Special Showing of The Color Purple (2023 Edition)
2024-01-06 18:30 - 21:00 | The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound is thrilled to invite you to a special showing of the remastered timeless classic, “The Color Purple.” This exclusive event is not to be missed, as it is a one-night-only showing. Imagine this: a vibrant community gathering, where laughter, tears, and inspiration intertwine. “The Color Purple” has touched hearts and opened minds for generations, and now it’s your chance to immerse yourself in its powerful storytelling. Witness the resilience, love, and triumph of the unforgettable characters brought to life on the big screen.
Mark your calendar, set your alarms, and spread the word. We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, January 6th, at 6:30 PM at The Grand Cinema for this special showing of “The Color Purple” (2023 edition).

Discourse and light refreshments immediately following the movie.

Experience the powerful story and engage in post-movie discourse over light refreshments. Don’t miss this memorable event!

Collaborative Action Consortium January 2024 Convening
2024-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Bryant Neighborhood Center, 1615 6TH AVENUE, Tacoma, WA, 98405, 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 January convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action.

YES! on Prop. 1 Campaign Kick-off & Rally
2024-01-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Tacoma Schools has a major bond measure on the February 13th, 2024 ballot – and need your help!

Proposition 1 is a Neighborhood School Improvements and Safety Upgrades bond measure that will replace or make major renovation improvements at 11 elementary, middle, high school and school facilities that haven’t been upgraded in 50-100 years and make capital improvements at nearly all schools district wide to extend their life and save money in the long run.

Come get your FREE yard sign and proudly show your support!

RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/k0pNoKl

10:30am to 12:00pm, Saturday, January 13th
Eastside Community Center (Social Hall)
1721 East 56th Street, Tacoma, 98404

College Success Foundation WASFA Webinar
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | WA
Open doors of opportunity for your future by applying for
the FAFSA or WASFA, unlocking grant & scholarship dollars
for your education. Join us for a webinar session providing
a step-by-step guide in completing your application.
Students and their families encouraged to sign up!
CSF – 2024 Financial Aid Sessions
