Evolving learning alongside community and culture.
DREAMS+DUCATS is an education nonprofit that empowers youth, educators, and creative entrepreneurs to think different, inspire change, and achieve more.
We exist to expand human potential by creating spaces and experiences where learning is synonymous with community, culture, and purpose-driven action.
Our Focus
Expanding Youth Opportunity
We’re focused on shaping a future where every young person has access to education, learning, and growth opportunities - no matter where they’re at or where they come from.
Advancing Career Education
We’re committed to accelerating Career and Technical Education (CTE) so that youth and educators are equipped with the skills they need to live well and be great.
Strengthening Creative Communities
We’re dedicated to empowering artists and strengthening creative communities by cultivating ecosystems of learning and support where innovation and entrepreneurship flourish.
Our work is designed at the intersection of K-12 education and creative economic development where cutting edge programs and solutions boost community health and prepare young people for life and success beyond academics.
Programs
Alt-Futures
Our creative workforce development program that equips young people ages 16-24 with industry training and technical education related to careers and entrepreneurship in branding and design.
GATHER+GROW
Our professional learning program designed to strengthen creative communities by helping artists and creators grow their mission to innovate, enrich, and inspire through special trainings and events.
Journey To Impact
Our social justice and civic education program that amplifies the voices of young people ages 16-24 to share solutions, spread ideas, and advocate for the issues that matter most to them today.
Solutions
Educational Consulting
We partner with schools and educators to provide expert advice and strategic insights that help them enhance their CTE programs and reimagine the way young people learn.
Professional Development
We work with organizational leaders to deliver learning and enrichment experiences that help them build capacity to lead deeper, more meaningful impact on youth and communities.
What We Offer
Content and Curriculum
From financial literacy to civic education and creative entrepreneurship, we offer integrated content that’s most relevant to youth today.
Digital Resources and Tools
We curate tools and resources that support flexible, on-demand learning experiences for youth, educators, and entrepreneurs.
Models and Frameworks
Our innovative program models and frameworks provide a fresh approach for driving deeper impact and youth success.
Events and Experiences
We produce immersive events and experiences that bring learning to life and inspire new ideas for change and purpose.
Our Impact
2017
Year Founded
20K
Community Members Served ITD
22
Community Partners
1K
Program Hours Delivered ITD
“DREAMS+DUCATS has transformed the way we approach career education".”
- Paula Ann Trevino, Principal, Helix Charter High School
Featured Partners
FUTURE IS COLOR®
Let’s start dreaming.
Latest
DREAMS+DUCATS awarded Equity Impact Grant by Office of Equity and Racial Justice. Read more >
DREAMS+DUCATS awarded Healing Through The Arts grant by The Conrad Prebys Foundation. Read more >