Graduate Tacoma

EOC February Winter Workshops
2024-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Evergreen State College, 1210 S 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
For the month of February, the Education and Employment Opportunity Center (EOC) will be hosting a series of workshops/info sessions focused on GED & High School Completions; Financial Aid & College Applications; Career Assessment; and much more!
Our events and workshops all always free, including enrolling into the EOC program.

Charting Our Future: The Power of Us
2025-04-08 08:30 - 17:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
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.
Taking 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.
Attendees 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:

Jeff 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 His research and practice challenge outdated models and provide a blueprint for schools as centers of healing and social change.
Erin 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.

Charting 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.
Event Details:
Date: April 8-9, 2025
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Registration: chartingourfuture.co
Tickets: $275 (Individual) | $1100 (Group of 8)
With 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.
What You’ll Gain at Charting Our Future:

Actionable Solutions: Walk away with practical tools and strategies to strengthen student success, close equity gaps, and build stronger support systems.
High-Impact Networking: Connect with cross-sector leaders who are driving change in education, policy, and workforce development.
Exclusive 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.

For all questions and inquiries, please contact conference@graduatetacoma.org.

WSAC Wednesday
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | WA
Practitioners, do you have questions about financial aid? WSAC’s College Access and Support division is here to help! Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am for an open Q&A. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/WSACWednesday.

2025 Junior League of Tacoma Scholarship
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 | Netherlands
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.

Schools Out Washington’s Annual Bridge Conference
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-05 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 98402, United States
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.
Visit https://schoolsoutwashington.org/bridge-conference/ to learn more.
