DreamWakers is a nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of free video chat to bring diverse and dynamic leaders into classrooms. A wide segment of America’s youth lack consistent exposure to career opportunities and dynamic professionals. Studies show that this gap widens as children progress through school and life, and profoundly impacts their educational and professional opportunities.
Furthermore, less than half of employers actually believe young people are prepared for work. Yet two-thirds of employers have little to no interaction with schools. Through a Career Corps network of exceptional volunteer speakers, DreamWakers harnesses the knowledge, passion, and commitment of dedicated working professionals in order to address these challenges for the benefit of America's future generations. Working with rural and urban public school districts, with a focus on low-income areas, DreamWakers empowers teachers to access DreamWakers’ Career Corps of dynamic speakers who are eager to share professional experiences and shed light on the lesson’s real-world applicability. Using Skype and Google Hangout, working professionals from places like the State Department, White House, Google and Nike connect with students in live, interactive “flashchat” sessions. Improving America’s educational system will take a village. DreamWakers provides one piece of the solution.
