Festive Fusion Fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the holiday season with our program participants. From yummy snacks to fun games, it was a fantastic time. Students loved the break from finals and enjoyed connecting with each other and DoC staff. #degreesofchange #holidaycheer #festivefusion #studentlife #actsix #seedteachers #seedinternships
Degrees of Change
Higher Education
Tacoma, WA 3,631 followers
Changing the face of leadership one degree, one career at a time.
About us
Our Mission: We prepare diverse, homegrown leaders to succeed in college and career in order to build more vibrant and equitable communities. Our Vision: We envision a future where all young people can lead and thrive in their education, career, and community. ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Programs Act Six is a leadership and college scholarship program that brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of emerging leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and at home. Seed Internships invests in the vibrant future of the Puget Sound by identifying exceptional diverse college students and recent grads, and matching them with top, local employers. Seed Teachers offers diverse Pierce County students a cohort-based, debt-free path to their college degree and teacher certification—all leading to a high-impact teaching job back in their home community.
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https://linktr.ee/degreesofchange2002
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- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Tacoma, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Leadership Training, College Scholarships, and Community Development
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PO Box 1573
1102 Commerce St, Ste 400
Tacoma, WA 98401, US
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1109 A St, Ste 101
Tacoma, WA 98402, US
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Together, we can create sustainable college-to-career pathways for students and prepare the next generation of home-grown leaders 💞 Earning a degree remains a game-changer, especially for the young leaders we serve. College-to-career pathways are more important than ever for achieving meaningful careers and economic mobility for historically underrepresented students. This holiday season, we invite you to give a gift to help students through college completion and prepare them for successful careers https://lnkd.in/gjEzwMW P.S. A generous donor is matching all gifts up to $10,000. Double your impact today! 💝 #degreesofchange #collegetocareer #youthdevelopment #supportfutureleaders #tacomawa
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✅ Fact: In 2023 - 8.2 million learners across the U.S. wanted internships. But only 2.6 million quality internship experiences were available. Meaning more than half of learners who wanted to intern completely missed out. According to the report, students of color, first-gen students, community college students, and financially vulnerable students had the worst odds for securing an internship. Read the Business-Higher Education Forum report here: https://bit.ly/3UD1NNG #degreesofchange #collegetocareer #youthdevelopment #seedinternships #college internships
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Meet our new vision statement 🌄💫 #degreesofchange #youthdevelopment #futureleaders #nonprofit #tacomawa
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#throwback Act Six Whitworth University, Class of 2016 🎇 #degreesofchange #collegesuccess #actsix #actsixleaders #22years Photos by Ron Storer
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Ever wonder who's behind our stunning student portraits? Meet the legend, Ron Storer! For 22+ years, Ron has helped us capture the heart and spirit of our amazing scholars and interns. Cheers to two decades of unforgettable moments and beautiful stories—thank you, Ron, for everything. #degreesofchange #photographer #behindthelens #visualstorytelling #tacomawa
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Fact: Over the past 23 years, we have provided intensive support to nearly 700 historically underserved young adults (18-24 years old) from Pierce and King Counties. Our mission? To prepare diverse, homegrown leaders to succeed in college and career in order to build more vibrant and equitable communities 🌎✨ Learn more about us at https://lnkd.in/gGvNCsZ #degreesofchange #collegetocareer #youthdevelopment #futureleaders
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One of the best ways to hear our latest? By email 💌 We're sending our November newsletter next week and want to make sure you get it. Sign up for: 🔹 Student voice and stories 🔹 Program news 🔹 Upcoming events 🔹 Ways to get involved 🔹 And so much more Subscribe to our eNews here: https://bit.ly/3oqEQji #degreesofchange #nonprofit #youthdevelopment #tacomawa #stayconnected
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Act Six, Class of 2028 🎓 These scholars represent the culmination of a 22+ year legacy. For over two decades, Act Six has been supporting underrepresented students through college with full-tuition, full-need scholarships, cohort-based learning, and leadership development. We truly love seeing these young leaders thrive. Read the Act Six founding story https://bit.ly/3C1uw8k #degreesofchange #collegetocareer #youthdevelopment #actsix #actsixleaders Photo by Ron Storer
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📣 We’re still looking for volunteer interviewers! Join us for the Seed Internships Interview Event in February and play a critical role in preparing young people for professional internships next summer. As an interviewer, you’ll: 💠 Ask student candidates a set of questions 💠 Provide real-time feedback on their responses and resumes 💠 Assess their readiness for a final interview with our employer partners Interested to volunteer? Details and registration here: https://bit.ly/4fpaKSC Virtual and in-person options available #degreesofchange #seedinternships #collegeinternship #nonprofit #volunteer #tacomawa
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