University of Dreams
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Predecessor(s) | University of Dreams |
| Founded | February 2000 |
| Founder(s) |
Eric Lochtefeld Beth Lochtefeld |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States |
| Number of locations | 3 offices |
| Key people |
Eric Normington(CEO) Danielle Normington(COO) |
| Services | Internships |
| Revenue | US$10.9 million (2010) |
| Website | www.summerinternships.com |
Dream Careers Inc. formerly known as University of Dreams, is an American corporation providing mainly summer internship programs. The company is based in Redwood City, California, and has 55 full-time employees (as of February 12, 2009). According to the New York Times, they are one of the most visible players in the industry.[1]
History
The company was founded in February 2000 as University of Dreams. It was featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and also on an NPR broadcast.[2][3]
University of Dreams merged with Career Expectations in 2010 and renamed itself to the current name of Dream Careers.[4]
Services
Dream Careers offers internships to college undergraduates. It charges a flat fee for an internship placement, housing, transportation, meals, and other related services.[5][6] The programs have about an 85% success rate.[7]
References
- ↑ "New York Times" http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/business/09intern.html?_r=2
- ↑ Radio Broadcast (NPR); http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2007/05/02/PM200705024.html
- ↑ “University of Dreams” Company Profile. Inc.com 01 Oct. 2007 http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/university-of-dreams
- ↑ "About Us". summerinternships.com. Dream Careers. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ↑ Niche Biz: University of Dreams” By Rich 13 March 2007 http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2007/03/13/niche-biz-university-of-dreams/
- ↑ "Internship Placement Program” http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/education&id=6644672
- ↑ "Daily Princetonian" http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2009/10/13/24118/