DreamWakers –
Helping students see what they can be.

At DreamWakers, we believe that every student—regardless of where they live or the resources available to them—deserves access to real-world inspiration.

Student with DreamWakers technology

Connecting Classrooms to Careers

DreamWakers partners with 5th-12th grade classrooms at rural and systematically under-resourced schools and educational programming organizations to provide students with exposure to career professionals from backgrounds, identities, and perspectives beyond their zip code.

DreamWakers brings classroom leaders to life, exposing the next generation of leaders to careers and pathways for their own future.

Why Educators Choose DreamWakers

Quick & Easy

Just 15-minute sessions that fit perfectly into your class schedule. No prep work required.

Diverse Speakers

Access to 2,500+ professionals from 200+ career fields, with 68% identifying as women or people of color.

Simple Technology

Works with any device. Our FlashChat platform is designed to be accessible for all schools.

Our Impact

800+

Schools & Programs

42,000+

Students

1,100+

Speakers

600+

Companies

Get Involved

There are a number of ways to get involved with DreamWakers. Join us to help students see what they can be.

Educator classroom

EDUCATOR

Bring DreamWakers into the real world! Become a DreamEducator!

FOR EDUCATORS >
Professional speaker

SPEAKER

Share your career journey with public school students. Become a DreamSpeaker!

FOR SPEAKERS >
Business partnership

PARTNER

Connect your industry leaders to your community! Become a DreamPartner!

FOR PARTNERS >

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Testimonials

Alex Hary

"I have had the privilege of speaking to students through DreamWakers and one of the questions I got to share my immigration story and how it shaped my academic experience and career. What a rewarding experience!"

Alex Hary
International Litigation and Founder of Chica Visa
Sarah Johnson

"DreamWakers has been an incredible platform to connect with students and share my journey in tech. Seeing their excitement and curiosity about careers they never knew existed is truly inspiring."

SARAH JOHNSON
Software Engineer at Sky Vision
Marcus Williams

"As an educator, DreamWakers has transformed how my students think about their futures. The 15-minute sessions fit perfectly into our schedule and the impact lasts far beyond the classroom."

MARCUS WILLIAMS
High School Teacher, Rural Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

A FlashChat is a 15-minute virtual session where students connect with career professionals via video chat. These sessions are designed to fit seamlessly into classroom schedules and provide students with exposure to diverse career paths and role models.

DreamWakers is completely free for educators and schools. Our mission is to ensure that all students, regardless of their school's budget, have access to career exploration opportunities.

You only need a device with internet access and a camera/microphone. Our platform works on computers, tablets, and smartphones. We provide technical support to ensure smooth sessions for all participants.

Simply contact our team through the "Get Involved" section or reach out directly. We'll work with you to find speakers that match your curriculum and schedule sessions that work for your classroom.

We're always looking for diverse professionals to share their career journeys with students. Visit our "For Speakers" section to learn more about becoming a DreamSpeaker and making an impact on the next generation.