Congrats to the first class of Dallas young people who last Friday completed the Internship Prep Bootcamp today as part of @dallasworkstx Mayor's Summer Employment Program! It’s going to be a life-changing summer for these future leaders in our community. Their journey to the workforce began back in February when Dallas Works — powered by and in partnership with the @AllStarsProject — led flexible workshops designed to help young people gain real-world skills, build confidence, and connect with professionals from across Dallas. Participants learned how to write resumes, dress professionally, and navigate workplace communication, all while exploring new parts of the city and building community with peers and mentors. Last week, they completed mock interviews, participated in networking events, visited corporate offices, and sharpened the tools they will need to make the most of their summer internships. Next up? Dallas Works will place more than 100 eligible youth in paid internships across local companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Each intern will work 20 to 40 hours a week over a six- to eight-week period, gaining experience, growing their networks, and contributing meaningfully to our city—and we can't wait to cheer them on! Thanks again to the All Star Project for their partnership in this program and helping to make this an unforgettable summer for so many young Dallasites! dallassummerjobs.org/

Thank you, @dallasnews for spotlighting the important work underway to help Dallas students gain meaningful career experience through the Dallas Works Internship Program. At last week’s kick-off event at City Hall, I was especially moved by City Manager @KBTDallasCM’s powerful story of getting her own career jump-started by a Dallas mayor’s summer program 35 years ago. Her experience is a testament to just how transformative these opportunities can be. Dallas is the third-fastest growing major metro in the country—but too many young people, particularly in historically underinvested and segregated communities, still face barriers to accessing high-wage jobs and long-term career pathways. I’m grateful to Mayor @Johnson4Dallas for championing this initiative, and to our partners at the @AllStarsProject for helping transform @dallasworkstx into a year-round program focused on equity, access, and real-world experience. A heartfelt thank-you to the many companies stepping up to invest in the next generation of Dallas leaders—Hunt Oil Company, @BankofAmerica, @DRC, JP Morgan @Chase, @BankofTexas, @Parkland Health, @AMLIResidential, @dallascollegetx, @thearnoldcos, and KFM Engineering. Together, we’re opening doors, expanding opportunity, and building a more inclusive future for all Dallasites. Onward! dallasnews.com/news/educatio…