Communities for Our Colleges

Advocating for full funding of WA’s CTCs and racial equity in the face of the pandemic. Follow our FB (@OurCollegesWA). A project of Just Strategy.

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Today at the WA Senate's Higher Ed. & Workforce Dev. Cmmte. hearing , Dafne, student at Everett CC, testified on the importance of expanding access to financial aid, investing in mental health, food access, affordable housing, and paid internships for undocu students. #WALeg

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What do we want? Free College NOW! #waleg

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Washington allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses https://t.co/NBZNS5uCYJ

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We loved having a session during the #ChartingOurFuture conference with a Student Panel on Organizing for Cost-Free College and Racial Equity Policies! Thank you Foundation for Tacoma Students!

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We loved meeting with Kamiak High School's Latinos Unidos club! Si se puede!

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So inspiring to hear @lsarsour speak. Thank you for all of your work for justice!

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Student leaders at EVCC during a training about Organizing & Power! Thank you to El Paraíso Mexican Grill Everett and Amante Pizza for provided food :)

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Yakima Valley College student leaders in Pasco learning about the new court-ordered 14th LD Opportunity District Map.

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I do it because I have a passion for what I do and a passion for learning. The financial challenges I face are enormous. My materials are not affordable at all.”

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“While I dreamed of attending prestigious culinary institutions, the costs were just too high,” says culinary student Rosalina Anderson, who shared her story with C4C.

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“Even community college is tough for me to afford, even working 80 hours a week during summer and 40 hours a week on top of school.

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We had lots of fun training on power building, outreach, leadership development, and campaign planning! #FreeCollegeForAll

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Today, we attended Everett Community College's Students of Color Career Conference where they brought together hundreds of middle and high school students to learn about career opportunities. An example of the transformative power and impact that our CTCs are having. #ourcolleges

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“Let people like me pursue a career. You can open more paths to more students.”
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WA removes legal immigration status requirements for professional licenses. Maria Barrios: “If I could access a professional license, I would be working on something I’m passionate about,” said Barrios, who recently graduated from Heritage University in Toppenish, Washington.

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Today, Governor Inslee signed HB 1889 into law! This law will allow more students to apply for professional licenses regardless of immigration status!

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As part of Highline's DEI mission, this type of event is simple, but yet a key strategy to retain students. Students were excited and felt heard in this event.

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Last week we attended Highline College's Loteria y Tacos as part of their Concha Series. This event brought together several Latine students to learn about resources available to them, but also to create a welcoming environment.

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Everett Community College student leader Dafne shares that this year the #WALeg had a missed opportunity to expand access to community and technical colleges. #FreeCollegeForAll https://t.co/uBDtmTSGOR

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Meeting with EVCC Latino Student Union!