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SUMMARY:Collaborative Action Consortium May 2024 Convening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister for the May convening and be part of the movement to build a more equitable future through collective action. 
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/collaborative-action-consortium-may-convening/
LOCATION:Foundation for Tacoma Students\, 919 S 9th St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consortium
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SUMMARY:Career Conference
DESCRIPTION:Clover Park offers more than 40 career-focused program options\, and they are all available for you to visit. Multiple food trucks will be on campus and the 30th annual People’s choice Car & Bike show will be going on. \nFAFSA/WASFA application help will be available. All students who complete their FAFSA/WASFA application at this event will receive a $ gift card incentive.
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/career-conference/
LOCATION:Clover Park Technical College\, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW\, Lakewood\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tacoma Ocean Fest
DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Ocean Fest is a free festival on Tacoma’s waterfront for National Ocean Month\, plus many June ocean events including a Lantern Paddle for Species and a Waterfront Cleanup. We also hold the Grit City Costume Paddle during Halloween Weekend. \nOn Friday June 28th\, 2024\, Foss Waterway Seaport will be hosting the Lantern Paddle for Species. Bring your human-powered watercraft and a species-themed lantern and paddle on the Thea Foss Waterway\, or stay on dry land to check out the parade. The Paddle will be from 7pm-10pm. \nThe festival is taking place June 29th\, 2024. In the morning\, join us for a waterway cleanup with marine naturalists from 10am-12pm. We will have glass art hidden around the waterfront for you to find\, courtesy of Fire it Forward. After the cleanup\, head to Foss Waterway Seaport for the main festival from 12pm-5pm. Check out the museum\, explore art from our featured artists\, enjoy eco-themed performances and OceanX talks throughout the day\, and learn more about conservation from local environmental organizations. The mission of Tacoma Ocean Fest is to celebrate the ocean\, learn about its threats\, and get inspired to protect it.
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/tacoma-ocean-fest/
LOCATION:Foss Waterway Seaport\, 705 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,General Community,STEAM Learning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foss Waterway Seaport":MAILTO:kaitlan.harbaugh@fosswaterwayseaport.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241106
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SUMMARY:Schools Out Washington’s Annual Bridge Conference
DESCRIPTION:School’s Out Washington’s annual Bridge Conference is a two-day convening focused on exploring\, celebrating\, and influencing our collective field(s) through solidarity and unified learning. \nVisit https://schoolsoutwashington.org/bridge-conference/ to learn more.
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/schools-out-washingtons-annual-bridge-conference/
LOCATION:Greater Tacoma Convention Center\, 1500 commerce st\, tacoma\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consortium,General Community
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SUMMARY:2025 Junior League of Tacoma Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:The Junior League of Tacoma is offering two $2\,500 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year\, available to female students in Pierce County. This opportunity is open to women who are continuing or resuming their undergraduate education at a local college\, university\, or technical school and are committed to using their education to benefit the community. The application deadline is February 1\, 2025.
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/2025-junior-league-of-tacoma-scholarship/
LOCATION:Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid
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ORGANIZER;CN="Junior League of Tacoma":MAILTO:scholarship@jltacoma.org
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SUMMARY:Charting Our Future: The Power of Us
DESCRIPTION:Charting Our Future returns to bring together a powerful network of educators\, policymakers\, system leaders\, and community advocates dedicated to driving lasting change for students. Hosted by the Foundation for Tacoma Students\, this annual two-day conference is designed to equip participants with the tools\, insights\, and relationships needed to dismantle barriers in education and expand access to postsecondary opportunities and workforce readiness. \nTaking place on April 8-9\, 2025\, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center\, this year’s theme\, The Power of Us\, centers on the strength of collective action through everyday community partnerships\, ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to thrive. \nAttendees will engage in thought-provoking keynotes\, interactive breakout sessions\, and strategy-driven discussions that move beyond conversations to actionable change. This year’s lineup features two nationally recognized keynote speakers whose work challenges institutions to rethink their role in creating educational equity: \n\nJeff Duncan-Andrade\, Ph.D.\, Co-Founder of Community Responsive Education\, has spent decades redefining the purpose of schools\, proving that when education prioritizes wellness\, equity\, and justice\, entire communities transform. His research and practice challenge outdated models and provide a blueprint for schools as centers of healing and social change.\nErin Jones\, educator\, author of Bridges to Heal Us\, and former Washington State Superintendent candidate\, has led equity and racial healing work for over 30 years. Her expertise in leadership development\, cultural competency\, and community engagement has shaped policy and practice across the country.\n\nCharting Our Future is an opportunity to connect\, strategize\, and build the momentum necessary to push systems forward. The conference unites professionals across sectors\, from K-12 and higher education to workforce development\, philanthropy\, and government\, ensuring that solutions are rooted in aligned investments\, backed by data-informed strategies\, and designed for lasting impact. \nEvent Details:\nDate: April 8-9\, 2025 \nLocation: Greater Tacoma Convention Center \nRegistration: chartingourfuture.co \nTickets: $275 (Individual) | $1100 (Group of 8) \nWith workshops on policy and practice\, collective impact\, investing in communities\, and data-driven strategies\, attendees will leave with concrete tools to drive change in their organizations and communities. \nWhat You’ll Gain at Charting Our Future:\n\nActionable Solutions: Walk away with practical tools and strategies to strengthen student success\, close equity gaps\, and build stronger support systems.\nHigh-Impact Networking: Connect with cross-sector leaders who are driving change in education\, policy\, and workforce development.\nExclusive Insights: Learn from top experts and innovators\, Jeff Duncan-Andrade\, Ph.D. and Erin Jones\, whose work has shaped schools\, policies\, and entire community ecosystems.\n\nFor all questions and inquiries\, please contact conference@graduatetacoma.org.
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/charting-our-future-the-power-of-us/
LOCATION:Greater Tacoma Convention Center\, 1500 commerce st\, tacoma\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation for Tacoma Students,General Community
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SUMMARY:Collaboration For A Cause Youth Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Are you between 16 and 24 and ready to kickstart your career\, do you know someone who is? Join us at the Collaboration For A Cause Youth Job and Resource Fair on April 11th\, 2025\, from 11 am to 2 pm at South Hill Mall in Puyallup (located in the center of the Mall)! Connect with over 45 local employers eager to hire motivated individuals like you. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time work\, training opportunities\, or career growth\, we have something for everyone. Employers including Vulcan Metals\, Waste Connections\, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard offer union benefits\, paid training\, and more. \nWe’ll help you create resumes on-site\, so bring your details and be prepared to make a great first impression! You’ll also have opportunities for immediate interviews with employers actively hiring across diverse industries such as construction and healthcare. Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable skills and connections that could shape your future.
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/collaboration-for-a-cause-youth-job-fair/
LOCATION:South Hill Mall\, 3500 S Meridian\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98373\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Community
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SUMMARY:Franklin Pierce High School: Senior Interview Panels
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to volunteer on a senior interview panel.
URL:https://graduatetacoma.org/event/franklin-pierce-high-school-senior-interview-panels/
LOCATION:Franklin Pierce High School\, 11002 18th Ave E\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98445\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Community
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