The 乱伦社区 Tacoma鈥檚 program was named one of the 鈥�,鈥� an annual recognition of projects making a meaningful impact on the region鈥檚 economic growth.
The university received the award during the Economic Development Board鈥檚 Annual Meeting on March 24.
鈥淭he Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways is a powerful example of how collaboration can turn vision into impact, making it a clear choice for one of this year鈥檚 Excellent 10 Awards,鈥� said Michael Catsi, President & CEO of the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. 鈥淭his program stands out for its ability to directly connect students to in-demand careers while aligning education with the real workforce needs of our region. By bringing together higher education, public agencies and community partners, it is building a diverse, homegrown talent pipeline and strengthening the foundation for long-term economic vitality in Tacoma-Pierce County.鈥�
The Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways provides students with hands-on experience working on municipal projects in Tacoma city departments, helping them prepare for engineering careers close to home. The program was established through a partnership between UW Tacoma鈥檚 , the City of Tacoma鈥檚 and Tacoma-based education nonprofit .