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39 Students Selected for Seed Internships 2026 Cohort

This year’s Seed Internships summer program has started! After receiving hundreds of applicants, we selected 39 Seed interns for our 2026 cohort. These exceptional students, representing multiple local colleges, have been matched with top employers in the Puget Sound region. Seed interns are currently participating…
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What’s the Power of A Single ‘Yes’?

By Melaina Lenzi Simon Njoroge knows the power of a single yes. Like many international students, Simon heard a lot of noes. While finishing his undergraduate degree, in 2024, Simon applied for over 600 positions and received the same response each time: “Thank you for your application. However, we have selected another candidate.”  Studies show that international students face challenges around…
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Introducing Our 2026 Employer Partners

We are very pleased to announce this year’s employer partners for our Seed Internships program! Alongside weekly professional development provided by Degrees of Change, Seed interns gain on-the-job experience at 10+ week internships with top, local employers: City of Sumner Sumner is a growing community…
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Strickland Fellowship Receives Excellent 10 Award

The Strickland Fellowship, our newest program in partnership with the University of Washington and the City of Tacoma, has been named one of 2026’s Excellent 10 by the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (EDB). The Economic Development Board is a nonprofit economic development organization…
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Navigating Change Together: An Update from Degrees of Change

To our wonderful community,   We have some hard news to share. Like many small nonprofits in these uncertain times, Degrees of Change is navigating serious financial challenges which have required us to make hard choices about our budget and staffing.  Where We Are Now Due…
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From Seed Intern to Mentor: A Full-Circle Journey

By Harleen Kaur During a difficult period in my life, when I was dealing with serious health issues, uncertainty, and self-doubt, people often told me, “Life has bigger plans for you than you could ever imagine.” At the time, I didn’t fully grasp what that…
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