NextGen Civic Leader Corps

The UW Tacoma NextGen Civic Leader Corps program is hosted by the Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement. It is a tri-campus initiative in collaboration with UW Seattle's Evans School of Public Policy and Governance and UW Bothell's Office of Connected Partnerships, and part of the national Volcker Alliance.

The program is open to undergraduates from all majors. It includes academic coursework and experiential learning opportunities to build practical, collaborative leadership skills. Students enrolled in this program will join a national community of peers interested in careers in public service. They are supported by expert faculty and staff dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders. NextGen at UW Tacoma strives to ensure that historically underrepresented voices are present, heard, and leading in public spheres.

The NextGen Civic Leader Corps launched at UWT in Fall 2022 and awarded its first microcredentials in 2023-24. You can learn more about the launch of the program in the full report from the Fall 2023 University of Washington NextGen Community of Practice.

The UWT NextGen program will re-open registration in Fall 2025.