Our Impact
Since 2014, DreamWakers has connected classrooms across the U.S. with dynamic role models in a wide array of professional sectors, shedding light on the real-world applicability of course lessons, while inspiring the next generation of leaders to envision and prepare for their own future.
The opportunity gap is immense, and widening, when it comes to accessing meaningful interactions with career professionals. Research shows two-thirds of U.S. employers report having little to no interaction with classrooms.
Impact Highlights
Serving students where we are needed most
students served across 45 states, with 85%+ eligible for free or reduced-price lunch from rural to urban America
Sparking students' curiosity and confidence
of classrooms continue the conversation after their flashchat ends, with 3 out of 4 students gaining confidence in public speaking
Getting the grade from the educators
of educators want to return for their next flashchat, with 5 out of 5 educator satisfaction rating
Bridging the divide between employers and future workforce
speakers representing 600 organizations, with 84% of students having never met someone of their speaker's profession
Elevating representation among DreamSpeaker community
women speakers, 34% first-generation college students, representing 56 languages spoken
Simplifying service to make giving back easy
average time commitment for speakers to make a meaningful impact in students' lives through our streamlined platform
Annual Progress Reports
2020–2021 Report
Navigating challenges and continuing our mission during unprecedented times
2019–2020 Report
Expanding our reach and deepening our impact across communities
2018–2019 Report
Building foundations for sustainable growth and community partnerships
Selected Impact Reports
BitSoft Digital Authority – Summer 2021
Partnering with CHA to bring career connections to underserved communities in Chicago
Twitter × DreamWakers – 2020 School Year
Collaborating with Twitter to showcase tech careers and inspire the next generation
Educators Love DreamWakers!
Sarah Johnson
5th Grade Teacher, Rural Elementary"DreamWakers opened my students' eyes to careers they never knew existed. The engagement was incredible!"
Michael Chen
High School Science Teacher"The real-world connections DreamWakers provides make my lessons come alive. Students are asking better questions!"
Maria Rodriguez
Middle School Math Teacher"My students finally understand why math matters. DreamWakers shows them the real applications!"
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join thousands of educators and professionals who are already connecting classrooms to careers. Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire your students or a professional ready to share your story, there's a place for you in the DreamWakers community.