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My Internship At Tacoma Public Utilities

By Jonathan Dubreuil My parents have a saying: tu es destiné à être là où tu es, which is French for “you’re destined to be where you are.” My dad grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti,…

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Seed Internships Volunteer Interviewers Needed

Estimated time commitment: 3-7 hours We are seeking volunteer interviewers for our 2025 Seed Internships Interview Event. Seed Internships invests in the vibrant future of the Puget Sound by offering 10+ week paid summer internships…

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Seed Internships 2025 Application Is Open

The application for our Seed Internships 2025 summer program is officially open! Seed Internships invests in the vibrant future of the Puget Sound by identifying exceptional college students from diverse backgrounds, and matching them with…

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At Degrees of Change we are growing scholars and leaders. As a result, new generations of talented and connected, homegrown, college graduates are transforming their home communities and beyond.
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EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Our scholars defy the status quo, graduating college at double the rate for students from similar demographics.

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Diverse, homegrown leaders build more equitable systems on campus, at home and beyond.

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Our programs support students from 7 communities across 5 states at 24 private and public, 4- and 2-year colleges.
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