Event Series Advocacy Professional Development Workshop

Advocacy Professional Development Workshop

FFTS Office 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, United States

The Foundation for Tacoma Students launched its first advocacy agenda last year. Building on our learnings in that first year, we have since convened the newly-established Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network (GTAN). This Network is dedicated to elevating the Tacoma/Pierce County voice to address impactful local, regional and state policy issues that further our goals for […]

Event Series Metro Parks Youth Councils

Metro Parks Youth Councils

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 […]

Free SAT Testing

All High Schools. SAT/PSAT/NMSQT testing for TPS students in grades 10-12 during school hours at their high school. Contact your school's Career Center for additional information.

Event Series Metro Parks Youth Councils

Metro Parks Youth Councils

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 […]

Pathway for Your Career

Geiger Montessori School 7401 S 8th St, Tacoma, WA, United States

*This activity is part of Discover U month. The activity will be led by Kathryn Lanzillo at Geiger Montessori. For more information contact Kathryn at klanzil@tacoma.k12.wa.us Students will research universities, trade schools, etc. that have to do with their ideal job as an adult. Then they will create a one-sheet about the university. Finally, they […]

College Gear Day

First Creek Middle School 1801 E 56th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

*This activity is part of Discover U month. The activity will be led by Sheila Williams-Griffis and Russell Phillips at First Creek Middle School. For more information contact Sheila at swilli2@tacoma.k12.wa.us Every Friday in October will be College Gear Day for students and staff. Teachers will engage students with various activites during advisory class. 

WILLO 6th Annual Storytelling Festival

Stadium High School 111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA, 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. 

Cradle to Career Luncheon

Greater Tacoma Convention Center 1500 commerce st, tacoma, 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 […]