Dallas ISD, DART offering bus maintenance program for students

Students in Dallas ISD will get to learn technical skills about bus maintenance and more, thanks to a new partnership between the district and DART.Dallas ISD bus maintenance programDallas ISD and DART are partnering to offer a new program called the High School Student Bus Maintenence Externship Program through DISD's Automotive Technician Program of Study.The program will offer students hands-on experience with bus maintenance and related technical careers.Through the initiative, 14 high school seniors in Dallas ISD will be paired with DART bus maintenance technicians throughout the semester to gain real-world experience.Focuses will include vehicle inspections, engine fundamentals, and climate system maintenance."DART recognizes just how important it is to support education in the region, and to cultivate the next generation of diesel maintenance mechanics. Our expansive fleet of vehicles and professional mechanics are available for Dallas ISD students to expand their experience," s