Dallas Innovation Alliance and Mobile Learning Lab wrapping up the summer with a bang!
Although we still have a couple of weeks to go, the start of school is already underway, and fall is just around the corner. DIA, a company of different partners, community partners, and sponsors, was able to collaborate, develop and enjoy various events and activities around the Dallas metroplex. We can feel proud and happy for the work done throughout the hot summer.
8th Annual Back to School Festival hosted by For Oak Cliff
The Dallas Innovation Alliance participated in the 8th Annual Back to School Festival hosted by For Oak Cliff. DIA partnered with the Dallas Regional Chamber to provide free WiFi to Dallas area employers and opened the DIA Mobile Learning Lab for on-site interviews. Interested in partnering with DIA or want more information about the Mobile Learning Lab? Contact mll@dallasinnovationalliance.com; we look forward to hearing from you!
Mayor's Back to School Fair
At the Mayor's Back to School Fair at Fair Park Dallas the DIA partnered with the City of Dallas - City Hall Dallas Public Library CARDBoard Project and about 150 other organizations. We managed to assist more than 2,000 people per hour. We were able to register and connect the community with the Affordable Connectivity Program.
By the Numbers:
400 flyers distributed (300 English & 100 Spanish)
150 families visited the booth
50 paper applications and pre-paid envelopes provided
40 applications successfully completed online
25:00 spent on average per applicant
Joppa-Joppee Back to School Bash!
Dallas Innovation Alliance, DIA Mobile Learning Lab, and CARDBoard Projectwere honored to participate in the Joppa neighborhood and South Central Civic League serving Joppa-Joppee for the SirVinceAcademy's 7th Annual Back to School Bash, where we served students and their families. Thank you, Santander Consumer USA for your support in putting on a great event! With the contribution of In-N-Out Burger Frios Gourmet Pops, Fiesta Bounce Houses, Autocare Heaven, and the City of Dallas - City Hall we distributed 150 backpacks and school supplies.
Many thanks to Shalondria for allowing us to build a relationship with the neighborhood, we look forward to continuing to partner in this vibrant community.
Market Day Entrepreneurship program
The program runs in parallel to the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Digital Skills training, to support famlies with school aged children where childcare is a barrier to participating in the cohort! Kids will be learning how to start, develop and budget to create their own business.
Thanks to our partners at CARDBoard Project State Fair of Texas CitySquare and Power U Up for helping us launch this program!