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- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
Chandler C. Awarded Inaugural Don Rupp Craft Scholarship
The Palmer Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship program held its Winter cohort graduation on Wednesday, April 20th. An alum of the program,...
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- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Palmer Scholars Welcomes 26 New Scholars to Class of 2023 Cohort
We are excited to announce that we have recently chosen 26 Scholars from Pierce County high schools to join the Palmer Scholars Class of...
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- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
Palmer Scholars to Host Virtual Fundraiser on April 19th
For the past two years, Palmer Scholars has hosted a virtual campaign in lieu of our in-person luncheon Stand Up & Cheer. To prioritize...
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- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min
President Biden Signs Executive Order to Create More Equitable Trades Workforce
Friday, February 4th marked a major step in securing the stability and dignity of work in the trades for thousands of working people and...
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- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
Lisa Pipes Joins Palmer Scholars as Development Specialist
We are pleased to welcome Lisa Pipes to the Palmer Scholars family. Below is a short bio Lisa wrote to introduce herself to our community...
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- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
Palmer Scholars Welcomes Two Pathways Navigators
Palmer Scholars is pleased to announce that we have hired two Pathways Navigators to aid our work in recruiting and supporting Scholars...
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- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Scholars Legacy Application Opens; 3 Scholars Lead Recruitment Efforts
We are pleased to announce we have hired one current Scholar and two recent alums to lead our outreach and recruitment efforts for the...
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- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
Palmer Scholars Hosts Drive-Through Palmer Cares Package Distribution
Palmer Scholars staff hosted a drive-through Palmer Cares package distribution on August 5th. Palmer Cares, which was piloted in 2018, is...
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- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Scholars Welcomes Jessie Simmons
Palmer Scholars is pleased to welcome Jessie Simmons to the Palmer Pathways team. Jessie will serve as the Enrollment Coordinator and...
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- Aug 13, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Scholars Launches Private Mentoring and Networking Platform: Palmer Connections
Palmer Scholars is launching Palmer Connections, a private mentoring and networking platform. Through Palmer Connections, community...
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
John Boufford Named Inaugural Chair of Palmer Pathways Advisory Committee
In March 2021, Palmer Scholars established its inaugural Palmer Pathways Advisory Committee. The committee, composed of seven community...
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- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Scholars Celebrates 48 Graduates
Palmer Scholars recently celebrated the graduation of 29 high school Scholars and 19 postsecondary Scholars. Having persevered through a...
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- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Washington Women’s Foundation Awards Palmer Scholars $100,000 Grant
The Washington Women’s Foundation recently awarded Palmer Scholars with a $100,000 grant. This is, to date, the largest single grant...
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- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Pathways Partners with Construction Industry Training Council
PRESS RELEASE: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON CREATES DIRECT ENTRY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT WITH PALMER PATHWAYS...
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- Jun 2, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Pathways Partners with Pierce County Roofers Apprenticeship
PRESS RELEASE: PIERCE COUNTY ROOFERS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM CREATES DIRECT ENTRY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT WITH PALMER PATHWAYS...
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- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Pathways Partners with Western Washington Masonry Trades Apprenticeship
PRESS RELEASE: WESTERN WASHINGTON MASONRY TRADES APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM CREATES DIRECT ENTRY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT WITH PALMER PATHWAYS...
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- May 13, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Scholars Welcomes Alicia Guevera-Molina as New Scholar Engagement Coordinator
This post was written by Palmer Scholars' new Scholar Engagement Coordinator Alicia Guevera-Molina. Background: I was born and partially...
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- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
Palmer Pathways becomes a State-Recognized Apprenticeship Preparation Program
In February 2021, Palmer Scholars applied to the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) to have our Palmer Pathways...
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- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
Announcing the Cleaveland Family Memorial Scholarship
Bob Cleaveland and Merle Palmer were two peas in a pod. Like Merle, Bob also worked in insurance and was dedicated to serving the youth...
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