(Dallas, TX) —
Dallas ISD, in partnership with the Moody Foundation and the Dallas Education Foundation, celebrated the ribbon cutting of the district’s second Career Exploration Mobile Lab at E.B. Comstock Middle School, a transformative initiative designed to bring hands-on career exploration opportunities directly to middle school students across Dallas ISD.
The celebration highlighted a shared commitment to preparing students for bright futures by exposing them to career pathways and workforce opportunities at an early age. Thanks to the generous support of the Moody Foundation, in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation, the mobile lab will help ensure that every Dallas ISD middle school student has access to engaging, innovative career exploration experiences.
“What Dallas ISD, The Moody Foundation, and the Dallas Education Foundation have done here is bold work,” said Dan Micciche, Dallas ISD Board Trustee for District 3. “It takes a bold vision, bold investment, bold execution, and that is how we drive postsecondary success.”
The event featured an enthusiastic welcome from Comstock Middle School students and staff, including performances and participation from student ambassadors, cheerleaders, athletes, and the school band. Comstock Middle School principal Dr. Alicia McCowan was recognized for her campus leadership and advocacy for Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Dallas ISD’s Career & Technical Education team, including Oswaldo Alvarenga and Janel Humphries, was commended for bringing the vision of two career exploration mobile labs to life. It was noted that while operating the mobile labs districtwide is a significant undertaking, CTE’s dedication are directing students to make more informed decisions about their futures.
Dallas ISD Board Trustee Dan Micciche relayed both the tremendous effort and partnership required to make the Mobile Career Exploration Lab a reality, praising Dallas ISD for their programming and the Dallas Education Foundation for its continued commitment and partnership with the district. Both Trustee Micciche and Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership Tiffany Huitt-Powell expressed deep gratitude to the Moody Foundation for their investment, and more importantly, its commitment to public education across Texas.
Students from Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet Culinary brought Culinary Delights, the Dallas ISD food truck, and provided Cinco de Mayo breakfast tacos, while Career Institute East students led guests through the mobile lab. The students truly helped make the event memorable for attendees while showcasing their own developing career skills.
The Career Exploration Mobile Lab represents Dallas ISD’s ongoing investment in innovation, workforce readiness, and equitable access to career-connected learning experiences for all students.
Photos from the ribbon-cutting celebration are available for download, and a highlight video from the event is coming shortly.
About the Dallas Education Foundation
The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and serves as the direct and designated philanthropic partner of Dallas ISD. With a mission to inspire community investment to accelerate student success, DEF focuses on economic mobility by supporting early learning, advancing literacy, driving postsecondary success, and championing educators. Learn more at dallasedfound.org and follow @dallasedfound on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Threads, and YouTube.
About Dallas Independent School District
The Dallas Independent School District is continually preparing its students for college or a career. The district offers a competitive mix of innovative programs, choice programs, and instructional initiatives that support the increased academic achievement and the social and emotional development of its students. To learn more, visit www.dallasisd.org.
