DALLAS, Texas — Level up your future at NXT Fest – presented by the State Fair of Texas, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and several other community partners. Activating the belief that students aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re the leaders of today, NXT Fest aims to empower high school graduating seniors to build the future they want, while addressing their current needs. Dallas Independent School District (DISD) high school students from the Southern Sector of Dallas will be able to meet with industry leaders and executives, expand their financial knowledge at informative workshops, gain job-readiness through exposure to potential employers, and learn how to amplify their personal branding to figure out what comes next. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend the parent engagement session and other workshops including Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) support and free tax return filing. Free food will be provided, all students will be given a backpack filled with school supplies and have the opportunity to receive uniforms, in addition to free meningitis shots.
WHAT: NXT Fest – a FREE, one-day student conference offering networking opportunities, educational resources, free food, and school supplies for DISD high school students from the Southern Sector of Dallas.
WHEN: Friday, February 8 from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Come early for free breakfast beginning at 9 a.m. and stay late for the exclusive NXT Fest after party.
WHERE: The Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center in Fair Park – 1403 Washington Street, Dallas, Texas 75210. For parking and student drop-off, enter through Gate 2, located at the corner of Parry Avenue and Haskell Avenue. For information on available transportation, visit BigTex.com/nxt-fest.
WHO: Southern Sector Dallas Independent School District (DISD) high school students.
All students must be registered and have their Dallas ISD Student ID upon entry. Registration will not be available at the door. For more information and to register for NXT Fest, visitBigTex.com/nxt-fest.
To volunteer and assist with the event, visit BigTex.com/nxt-fest.
–State Fair of Texas
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