Graduate Tacoma

Campaign Free Aid Winter Convening
2023-12-06 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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!

FAFSA (Español) Webinar
2023-11-28 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!

WASFA Webinar
2023-11-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-09 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!

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 Webinar
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-02 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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Creating an FSA ID
2023-10-26 18:00 - 18:30, 2023-10-18 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.

State of Public Education: Investing in Tomorrow's Possibilities
2023-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | 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)

Cómo crear un FSA ID (Español)
2023-10-24 18:00 - 18:30, 2023-10-19 18:00 - 18:30 | WA
Los estudiantes y padres necesitan crear la credencial FSA ID para acceder y firmar la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA). Utilizaran la credencial FSA ID cada año para llenar y firmar el formulario FASFA. En esta sesión aprenderá como crear y utilizar su FSA ID.

Tacoma Reads: Little Literary Fest
2023-10-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Wheelock Branch, 3722 North 26th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98407
Tacoma Reads: Little Literary Fest returns for a day of art, performance, workshops, and more!
Author Tonya Lippert will be present!
In 2023, we’ll explore the theme of Home: Housing Insecurity in our Community.
Look forward to:

A special welcome from Mayor Woodards
A Family Storytime with Tonya Lippert, author of HOME, and Tacoma Arts Live Teaching Artist Sabian Pleasant
All-ages activities from Tacoma Art Museum, local artist Stephanie Wood, and Write253
Performances by Vision Step Team and Tacoma Refugee Choir

Tacoma Urban League's 2023 Empowerment Awards
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | BICENTENNIAL PAVILION AT HOTEL MURANO, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma Urban League is excited to present our 2023 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at the Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6 PM. We invite you to support your community and join us at this important celebration as we recognize of some of our most influential community leaders.

Isolation and Restraint Lunch & Learn
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Pacific Medical Centers – Beacon Hill, 1200 12th Ave S Ste 830, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Interested in participating in discussions concerning the well-being and advancement of our under-served neighborhoods? Come and share a free lunch with us and participate in discussions that impact our youth and their education!

Youth Advocacy Summit & Fall Fest
2023-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Highline College, 2400 South 240th Street, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
This is an event for youth, by youth, co-hosted by the Community Center for Education Results (CCER), League of Education Voters (LEV), and a team of youth partners from across the state. Alongside our youth partners, we invite students, parents, leaders, and members of the community to come listen, learn, and participate in the events that students are putting on. Learn from their experiences with school. See what issues they are passionate about. Listen to and honor their hopes for the future. Whether you are a young person yourself or another member of the community, we invite you to join us as we hear from students, families, and community members.

Pierce County PNACAC College Fair
2023-10-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Tacoma Community College, 6501 South 19th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98466, United States
Stop by the college fair where you can meet with representatives from over 80 colleges and universities. The college fair will be held at Tacoma Community College (Building 20, Main Gym) on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Check out how to prepare before the fair, see the list colleges and universities attending and make sure to register.
