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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Sometimes we are not 'ok.' There is help. If experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress - call 988 or text 741741
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Featured in the 2007 film Pride is African American swimming coach, Jim Ellis. He introduced competitive swimming to inner city youth and their families.
A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Ellis learned to swim in a Highland Park pool shortly after the pool was integrated. He later became a lifeguard there in spite of the racial tensions that existed at the time. Swimming competitively during high school and while attending Cheyney State, the first HBCU in the nation, Ellis became a math teacher and founded the PDR (Philadelphia Department of Recreation, or Pride, Determination, Resilience) swim team - one of the few predominantly Black swim teams largely for intercity youth. He coached the team from 1971 to 2008.
Many talented swimmers, like Michael Norment, came to swim for Ellis' team because of his strong reputation as a coach. Norment was the first Black swimmer on the U.S. national team and a swim coach himself. PDR is a nationally recognized competitive swim team and model for urban swim programs around the country. Over one hundred of his swimmers have attended college on scholarship and competed in U.S. Olympic Swim Team trials.
In May 2007, Ellis received the President's Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame, was named to the 2015 "30 Most Influential People In Swimming Over the Past 30 Years," list by USA Swimming and Speedo and inducted into the 2019 American Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
As of 2023, his aquatics program has remains open and active. Although still referenced as the Philadelphia Department of Recreation Swim Team, it is no longer directly associated with the Department.
Source: ISHOF.org; Swimmingcoach.org; USASwimming.org; Wikipedia.org
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 2024 is one of the most important voting cycles in America's history. Efforts to turn the clock back and make voting difficult is a clear indicator of the power of your vote!
Make sure you are registered.
When you receive your ballot - complete it and place in the mail before election day
Political ads are already being broadcast on television and showing up in your mailbox in preparation of the state primary.
August 6 is the Washington State Primary
Register to vote
- 17 year-olds who will be 18 by election day, register now!
- Former felons CAN VOTE! The right is restored AUTOMATICALLY once you are out of physical custody. Click here for additional information.
- Moved? You'll need to update your address
- Already registered? Be sure to vote and encourage others to vote!
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What does voting mean for me? Whom do I vote for? What does all this mean? Voting means a voice for our community, our kids and a means of speaking out.
Interested in running for office? May 10 is the last day to file a declaration of candidacy.
Space is still available - attend the 2024 Pierce County Youth & Law Forum.
Saturday, May 4, 10 - 1 pm at the Eastside Community Center - 1721 East 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404. RSVP to PCMBA2023@gmail.com
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Dual credit: Get a head start on college
Want to get a big head start on college? High school students can earn high school and college credit at the same time with dual credit programs. Students who earn college credit are more likely to graduate high school, enroll in college, and complete college degrees.
Each dual credit program is a little different, but there are three main ways you can earn college credit while in high school:
- Credit by passing a college course:
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College in the High School provides college courses that are taught at the high school, by high school teachers, with college curriculum, college textbooks, and oversight by college faculty and staff.
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Running Start students enroll in courses taught on-campus at Washington’s community and technical colleges, and at select four-year colleges. Some schools offer remote learning courses.
Not all dual credit programs are available at all high schools. Talk to your counselor for more information. Visit the WSAC website for more resources to plan your future college or career pathway.
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The 2024 Washington State Nonprofit Conference - the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state will be online May 14 – 16 with regional celebrations in Central WA (May 17), Eastern WA (May 20), and Western WA (May 22)! Powerful keynote speakers, memorable workshops, and other invaluable content await.
Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) is providing scholarships to current or former WSMA grantees to attend the conference. This scholarship is valued at $295, which is an All-Access Pass includes access to all virtual workshops and regional celebrations.
This application is for one person per organization and must be submitted by May 8th at 5pm. Apply
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 Students will create a project using high-tech machines and equipment in the Machine Shop at Fort Vancouver High School. If you love creating and building things, this Bootcamp is for you. This event is for 6-8th grade students who attend VPS Middle Schools Discovery, Gaiser, McLaughlin, or 8th grade students who will attend Fort Vancouver High School in September 2024!
Register for this FREE Bootcamp
Vendor calls for the City of Auburn's Juneteenth Celebration and Festival Sundiata
City of Auburn Juneteenth Celebration - June 23, 2024 - 10 am to 3 pm. General and Food Vendor applications
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Festival Sundiata - aka Black Arts Fest - scheduled for August 23-25, 2024 at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center. Noon to 6 pm.
Free and open to the public. Vendors needed. More info via FestivalSundiata.org
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Its back for 2024! The largest Juneteenth celebration in Washington state!
Now seeking vendors!
Scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at Stewart Park - 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Lane in Tacoma!
Mark your calendars - this event is free! https://www.juneteenthwa.com/
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DSHS is Hiring! Attend a Virtual Open House
Are you seeking full-time employment? Attend one of the monthly virtual Open Houses - they're free and open to the public.
During the presentations, attendees will learn about state benefits; the Public Benefits Specialist job class; how to submit a complete job application and receive valuable Q&A time with current employees.
What: Virtual Open Houses Hosted by DSHS’s Community Services Division
When: Every 2nd Thursday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM
Register for an upcoming presentation via the QR code in the flyer, log-in via the link below or email careersatcsd@dshs.wa.gov.
Zoom Registration Link: https://dshs-wa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfu-hrj8iGdxDUniJvYpeM_qm008KfNTM
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Featured here are a few of the organizations seeking applicants. Additional job opportunities are listed at www.careers.wa.gov or www.caaa.wa.gov/employmentopportunities. Tell them you heard about the opening from CAAA!
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City of Tacoma recruitments
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Pierce County - recruitments
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Tacoma Public Health Department openings
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View job openings at Kingcounty.gov
- City of Seattle jobs
- Sometimes, your job is outdoors. View available positions at Washington State Parks jobs or the Department of Fish & Wildlife jobs
- Environment stewards! Plant yourself at the Washington State Department of Ecology
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Attorney General's Office state-wide employment recruitments https://www.atg.wa.gov
- Department of Corrections: Correctional Officers, Nurses, LPNs, Psychologists, etc., needed. Find all recruitments at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/doc
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Department of Children, Youth and Families opportunities here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/dcyf
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Washington State Employment Security Department. Help others find jobs! You and your work matter here Apply now!
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Department of Social & Health Services openings posted at http://bit.ly/2JjcTzW
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Department of Transportation. View all statewide career opportunities such as Fiscal Analyst 4 - Cash Receipts Supervisor, Maintenance Mechanic 3; Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Workforce Equity Compliance Specialist in Vancouver, WA. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program’s compliance with DBE, Small and Diverse Businesses (SDB), Supportive Services, Equal Employment Opportunity, Workforce Equity, Tribal Employment, and On-the-Job Training. This position has program management responsibilities, provides DBE and Workforce Equity guidance and compliance oversight to the IBR Program’s regional partner agencies, including but not limited to, WSDOT, ODOT, TriMet and C-Tran, recipients and subrecipients, consultants and contractors.
- First Fed careers
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Pierce County Library System (PCLS) apply now http://jobs.pcls.us
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Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Some positions are flexible/hybrid.
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South Puget Sound Community College careers https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/spscc
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Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway Organization & Well-Being Lead position is now live on our Careers Page and Indeed. Please forward this along to anyone you think may be a good fit for the position
The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000. In addition, benefits to Blue Zones employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), 401K incentive savings plan, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.
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