Graduate Tacoma

Black Parents Alliance
2020-02-16 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Peace Community Center, 2106 South Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
The Black Parents Alliance group will work within the community to discuss relevant topics, gain information, and make decisions to improve the education of their children; advocate for policies that improve the intellectual, social, and emotional success of Black scholars and families; empower and give voice to the concerns and successes of Black families and scholars in Tacoma; and mobilize allies within the community to highlight the need for more robust systems of support for Black scholars.
The BPA General Meeting will be the third Sunday of each month 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ Peace Community Center.

Community Trauma and Child Well-Being: A Deeper Dive into the Future of Healing
2020-02-11 11:30 - 16:00 | Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Historical and intergenerational trauma is real and far reaching. The cumulative emotional wounding from generation to generation can contribute to many negative health outcomes for individuals including PTSD, depression and Type 2 diabetes – as well as impacting the community as a whole.
This year’s Forum will focus on the “how” of our work. How can we best understand and begin to address community trauma? What practical tools are available for those of us who work with children, youth and families to start the healing process?
• Delve into topics of racism, inequality and poverty and explore more collective approaches to healing.
• Hear from a panel of community leaders who focus on healing in their approach to working with individuals, communities and systems.
• Walk away with concrete strategies that support children and youth (and the adults working with them) in a holistic, strength-based way.

Winter Workshops: Recharging Youth Development
2020-01-31 | Baker Middle School, 8001 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98408, United States
Winter Workshops – Recharging Youth Development is an all-day training experience where Youth Development Professionals have the opportunity to engage in best practices focusing on:

Racial Equity
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
A deeper dive on Youth Program Quality Methods

The trainings are designed to equip professionals with strategies and activities that they can implement in real-time.
Registration Today!
Free registration is supported in partnership with Graduate Tacoma, DCYF and SOWA. All registration for staff working with School-Age Youth (5-12 yrs) & licensed is supported by the Department for Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).

Out of School and Summer Learning Network Meeting
2020-01-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
Join OSSLN community partners on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9 – 10:30AM at the Foundation for Tacoma Students office.
Out of School and Summer Learning Network meetings are currently being conducted via ZOOM during Washington state’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order in response to COVID-19. Contact OOSSLN Network Manager for more information SummerLearning@graduatetacoma.org

Conference for Career Counselors & Educators
2020-01-27 07:30 - 12:00 | Bates Technical College South Campus, 2201 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Career Technical Education Multiple Pathways to Career Success

Learn about important trends in our economy that are changing students’ path to success in our local job market
Learn more about Career Technical Education programs at Bates & CPTC Colleges
Learn about how The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand trade, STEM and health care occupations.

Right to Play Gala
2020-01-25 17:00 - 22:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
Join the Children’s Museum of Tacoma for as evening honoring children and champion at play.
Purchase a VIP ticket to the Cocktail Hour at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Sip some bubbly upon check-in, nibble some small bites and let your imagination soar as you stroll the playscapes, chance the raffle, and win some goods-all to elevate early learning.
The program officially begins at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction, games, Best of Live raffle and bar service. At 7:30 p.m. sit down to a locally sourced meal and philanthropic bidding to raise awareness on the importance of quality childhood experiences and sustain access to Museum programming.

Building Resilient Communities | Design Lab Course
2020-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | University of Puget Sound
How do we design for the future we want? The EECOI invites you to explore with us how living in and looking at our systems with deeper attention can help create the real change we want. We will use tools like Theory U and Emergent Strategy to learn and grow in community. This course is open to anyone in the Puyallup Watershed community.

Early Learning & Reading Network Meeting
2020-01-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
Join ELRN community partners on the third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 – 2PM at the Foundation for Tacoma Students office.

ELRN meetings are currently being conducted via ZOOM during Washington state’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order in response to COVID-19. Contact ELRN Network Manager for more information ELRN@graduatetacoma.org

Black Parents Alliance
2020-01-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2019-12-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Peace Community Center, 2106 South Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
The Black Parents Alliance group will work within the community to discuss relevant topics, gain information, and make decisions to improve the education of their children; advocate for policies that improve the intellectual, social, and emotional success of Black scholars and families; empower and give voice to the concerns and successes of Black families and scholars in Tacoma; and mobilize allies within the community to highlight the need for more robust systems of support for Black scholars.
The BPA General Meeting will be the third Sunday of each month 3:30pm to 5:00pm @ Peace Community Center

American History Traveling Museum
2020-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Mt. Tahoma High School presents: American History Traveling Museum.
The “Unspoken” Truths American History Traveling Museum chronicles the rich history of Africans in Africa prior to American Chattel Slavery, the experiences and impact of American Chattel Slavery, Jim Crow Era, and the many contributions African Americans have had on scientific, cultural, and technological (inventions) innovations in the U.S. and the world.
The founder of The Unspoken Truths has passionately collected and amassed an admirable assortment of artifacts that symbolizes the African experience in the Americas and Europe. They are joyful relics of family moments, and everyday products invented or patented by African Americans – the ironing board, cell phone technology, golf tees, and a pencil sharpener. They are also the crude reminders of a painful past: A runaway slave collar – circa 1800. Branding irons. Shackles. A shotgun. All are equally displayed in The Unspoken Truths African American Museum.
This is an open community event.

Tacoma College Support Network Meeting
2020-01-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
Join TCSN community partners on the third Friday of every month from 8:30 – 10AM at the Foundation for Tacoma Students office.
TCSN meetings are currently being conducted via ZOOM during Washington state’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order in response to COVID-19. Contact TCSN Network Manager for more information TCSN@graduatetacoma.org

WSOS Student Workshop
2020-01-17 | Netherlands
Workshops are led by guidance counselors at each high school. Eligible students who are applying for or want to learn about WSOS should see their high school counselor for more information.
Baccalaureate – Offers up to $22,500 for scholars pursuing a BS degree in high-demand STEM or healthcare field. Timeline: Jan 6th-Feb 6th
Career and Technical – Offers $1,500 per quarter for scholars pursuing a certificate, apprenticeship or associate degree in a high-demand trade, STEM, or healthcare.

January 17 – SOTA
January 22 – Lincoln, Pierce College, TCC MESA
January 23 – Stadium
January 24 – SOTA, Stadium
January 25 – Mt. Tahoma
January 29 – Foss, Pierce College, TCC MESA, Mt. Tahoma
January 30 – Wilson
February 3 – Lincoln, Mt. Tahoma
February 5 – Wilson
February 13 – Oakland
February 20 – Oakland

STEAM Network Meeting
2020-01-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Foundation for Tacoma Students, 919 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98045, United States
Join STEAM community partners on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 – 11AM at the Foundation for Tacoma Students office.
STEAM Network meetings are currently being conducted via ZOOM during Washington state’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order in response to COVID-19. Contact STEAM Network Manager for more information STEAM@graduatetacoma.org

WSOS Career & Technical Scholarship
2020-01-13 - 2020-02-06 | WA
The WSOS Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand trade, STEM and health care occupations. To be eligible, scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing or IT, at one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges. Scholars are eligible to receive up to $1,500 each quarter for the duration of their associate degree, certificate or apprenticeship program. Scholars that intend to earn their bachelor’s degree after the completion of their program are not eligible for CTS and are instead encouraged to review the Baccalaureate Scholarship. These scholarship funds are flexible and can be used to cover tuition, fees and other costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more.

Application Opens: January 13, 2020
Application Deadline: February 6, 2020

WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship
2020-01-06 - 2020-02-06 | WA
The WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid support and access to career-launching support services for students pursuing high-demand STEM and health care majors. This scholarship can be used to cover tuition, fees and other indirect costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food and more. Funding can be used for any eligible STEM or health care degree at any eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.

Application Opens: January 6, 2020
Application Deadline: February 6, 2020

Know Your Rights Youth Summit
2019-12-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Peoples Community Center, 1602 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
A free youth summit for 4th-12th graders to build knowledge and power. The summit will include:

Dynamic and interactive workshops presented by youth, young adults, and community organizers/leaders themed around Colin Kaepernick’s 10 Points of Know Your Rights.

A youth-led panel

Keynote performances

Talent show/Open Mic

Sack lunch and refreshments

Pave the Way Conference
2019-12-11 07:00 - 18:30 | University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195
The annual Pave the Way conference focuses on strategies to advance equity, increase college readiness, and broaden access to higher education in Washington State. The conference brings together educators, policymakers, and community partners from across the education system, from preschool through college. Pave the Way aims to ensure historically marginalized students receive the support they need to succeed.

Winter Glass Sale
2019-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Jason Lee Middle School, 602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98403, United States
Mark your calendars for Hilltop Artist’s Winter Glass Sale! Find unique, hand-made gifts for everyone on your list. All proceeds go back into Hilltop Artists programming in support of our youth.
The 2019 signature ornament features silver in commemoration of Hilltop Artists’ 25th Anniversary – the silver anniversary!

Building Connections
2019-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Building Connections is a hands-on professional development training series that empowers families, teachers, child care providers, caregivers, program facilitators, and the like to better serve our earliest learners! Join us as we explore FLIP IT!, a supportive 4-step strategy that helps young children learn about their feelings, gain self-control, and become emotionally aware problem-solvers who develop healthy coping skills that will last a lifetime.

This event is completely FREE and ALL are welcome! Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided, as well as structured child-friendly activities (for children ages 3 – 12) facilitated by our friends at Children’s Museum of Tacoma and KBTC. *Children must be potty-trained.

Receive STARS hours by registering with your STARS ID.

Holiday Luau
2019-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98409, United States
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening of island music, live entertainment and delicious Samoan and Hawaiian food. All proceeds benefit social service programs at the Tacoma Urban League.

Metro Parks Youth Council
2019-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | WA
Metro Parks Youth Councils are a new youth leadership opportunity. Each community center will have its own Youth Council focused on community service, planning events, and advocating for youth in their communities.
Councils will meet twice a month and are a dedicated space for Youth Voice. An adult facilitator will be present to guide the team, but the projects, events, and focuses of each council will be a result of what YOU as the youth of Tacoma choose.
Metro Parks Youth Councils are open to youth ages 13-18 who call the Tacoma area home. You will self select the Community Center Council you want to join.

Eastside Community Center- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:30-8 pm
Center at Norpoint- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:30-8 pm
People’s Center- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6-7:30 pm
STAR Center- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-8 pm

RAIN' s Girls Who Code
2019-11-26 15:30 - 17:30 | rain incubator, 2304 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Girls Who Code is a national Club that is designed as a free after-school program for 6th-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models. RAIN’s Girls Who Code curriculum is designed for students with a wide range of computer science experience. It includes activities for students with zero computer science experience all the way up to college-level concepts. Girls will learn to use computer science to impact their community and join a supportive sisterhood of peers and role models across the US.
The 2019-2020 Club will be held on most Tuesdays in the Fall and Winter.

TCC FAFSA/WASFA Completion Night
2019-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Tacoma Community College, 6501 South 19th ST, Tacoma, WA, 98466, United States
FAFSA nights are hosted at Tacoma Community College to assist you and your family in completing the FAFSA and WASFA application.
Thursday, November 21st 4:00pm-6:00pm in Building 16 Room 108
Tuesday, December 10th 4:00pm-6:00pm in Building 16 Room 108

PNACAC College Fair
2019-10-30 17:30 - 19:30 | University of Puget Sound
PNACAC College Fairs are FREE to students and families. Students attending the fairs should register for this fair by going to www.strivefair.com and filling out a quick form on their phone or computer (in advance or at the door). When they sign up, StriveScan sends them a barcode via text message and email. At the college fair, students present this barcode to college representatives when they are interested in receiving more information about that college. The next day, students receive an email with a report on of all of the colleges and representatives they met, along with their contact information and social media profiles.
Location: University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner St Tacoma, WA 98416
Start time: 5:30 pm
End Time: 7:30 pm

Powering Up Educators Workshops
2019-10-29 09:30 - 14:00 | WA
Graduate Tacoma’s STEAM Network invites you to participate in a pilot program offered in partnership with local businesses, Powering Up Educators! Spend the day or evening at a local STEM or STEAM business to learn about career pathways within the organization and the skills your students need for entry level roles. Get an inside look at the office environment and culture, meet and talk with employees in the careers your students may pursue, ask questions, and gain insight into the training and skills needed for success in the industry. Take what you learn back to the classroom to share with your students!

GeoEngineers in Tacoma – November 7th, 3:00-6:00 pm Workshop, 6:00-7:00 pm Networking Happy Hour
Sound Transit in Seattle – October 29th, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm (Transportation Provided via Sounder)

SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP TODAY!

Spanish Financial Aid Completion Night
2019-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States

Cradle to Career Luncheon
2019-10-24 11:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
Registration is now open for our fifth annual Cradle to Career Luncheon, featuring the voices and performances of Tacoma students! Hear from a panel of community leaders and local expert Fay Hanleybrown of FSG as we discuss how our efforts today can build the tomorrow we dream for Tacoma kids. The possibilities are endless.
RSVP NOW!

AVID Career Exploration Field Trip @ BCRA
2019-10-22 | WA
Giaudrone, First Creek, Stewart, Baker, Gray and Truman Middle Schools.
More information to come.

WILLO 6th Annual Storytelling Festival
2019-10-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Stadium High School, 111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA, 98403, United States
Join the Women’s Intergenerational Living Legacy Organization for a free storytelling event celebrating Tacoma women who work in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
