Graduate Tacoma

Out of School and Summer Learning Network Meeting
2017-09-26 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)

Tacoma STEAM Learning Network Meeting
2017-08-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

Early Learning and Reading Network Meeting
2017-08-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

Tacoma College Support Network Meeting
2017-09-15 08:30 - 10:00, 2019-01-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Graduate Tacoma, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, 98405, United States

Out of School & Summer Learning Network Meeting
2018-11-27 09:00 - 10:30 | 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
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
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

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
