The Imagine Institute’s vision of affordable, high-quality care for every child in Washington State is rooted in community. We aim to build an accessible, strong, and diverse development system that elevates and improves the lives of child care providers and professionals and a huge part of that involves going out into our region and meeting potential providers face-to-face.
This September, Imagine U, the Imagine Institute’s relationship-based mentorship program, is attending a couple of events out in the community. Imagine U identifies potential future child care providers, offering mutually beneficial mentorship and internship cohorts to guide future providers through the process of becoming licensed and establishing their child care business.
Are you ready to start your journey to becoming a licensed child care provider? Does someone you know have a dream of owning their own business and creating impact in the lives of children through early childhood education and care? If so, find us at one of these upcoming events to learn more and apply!
Welcoming Week 2024: We Are SeaTac
“Welcoming Week is an annual national campaign that focuses on celebrating and joining efforts to create communities that are welcoming places for all, including immigrants.”
Together with the International Rescue Committee and King County Library System, the City of SeaTac brings you Welcoming Week 2024! Focused on bringing the community together, this event offers a resource fair full of organizations working with immigrants and refugees to provide services and opportunities.
Attendees can expect live entertainment from a variety of cultures, vendors, entrepreneurs, and, of course, activities for the kids. Guests will also find diverse food available for purchase. Come out to SeaTac, meet our Imagine U team, and join in the celebration of SeaTac’s community and culture!
Welcoming Week 2024 will be held at the SeaTac Community Center in SeaTac, WA on September 14th.
Viva nuestra herencia Hispana!
Hispanic Educators of Pierce County (HEOPC) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! This September, HEOPC and a number of vendors are joining together for the 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival.
The goal of the festival centers on educating and sharing the rich, robust Hispanic culture with the communities and families the host and vendors serve. This free event is a great opportunity to bring the whole family out to discover the wonderful cultures and traditions of countries like Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and more.
Attendees will find games, crafts, food, live music, and more. Join the Imagine U team (and other Imagine Institute programs!) in Tacoma this month!
The 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will be held in Tacoma in and around Mi Centro (1208 S 10th St, Tacoma, WA 98405) on September 21st.
2024 Refugee Community Building Conference
The Refugee Community Building Conference is Washington’s premier conference focusing on refugees. After a sold-out event in 2023, the conference returns this year to spark conversation and presentations surrounding reducing systemic barriers that hinder refugees’ access to opportunity and economic success.
Attendees will find refugees, philanthropists, government officials and staff, refugee organizations’ representatives, and members of the public coming together to connect, share ideas, create new community and learning connections, and promote effective policies informed by the needs of refugees.
The conference includes workshops on pressing issues, best practices and the power of advocacy. There will also be a keynote speech and meal opportunities provided.
The 2024 Refugee Community Building Conference will be held at the Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel in SeaTac on September 27th. Space is limited, so register today!
About Imagine U
Imagine U is a relationship-based mentorship program designed to increase the number of licensed family child care providers who can care for children in Washington State. Imagine U pairs experienced and talented licensed child care providers with those interested in becoming licensed, and offers both the mentor and intern supports to help them grow professionally. This peer-to-peer model honors the knowledge and skill that exists in the field and helps ensure that new providers are able to benefit from their mentor’s expertise.
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