In just its second year of operation at the University of Washington Tacoma, the NextGen Civic Leader Corps has empowered many students through its civic engagement and professional development programs. Developed through a tri-campus initiative between the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance and UW Bothell’s Office of Community Partnerships, this program helps connect undergraduates interested in public service careers to a national network.
This year, student officers debuted their first NextGen Social, designed to display the program’s many benefits, including the micro-credential that UW Tacoma students can earn in civic engagement. Students can earn a NextGen Civic Leader Corps Digital Badge in addition to learning key leadership skills through varied coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and professional networking.
With further events and collaboration opportunities on the horizon, NextGen is influencing the outlook for civic leadership at UW Tacoma and beyond.