The DREAM Foundation offers the DREAM Program, a unique mentorship program for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Students will complete a 10-week virtual program, learning real-world skills including networking opportunities (virtually), resume building, interacting with sports business professionals, and completing a client-based interactive group project. Scholars will also have an opportunity to work at a live sporting event, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as event support, marketing strategy, sponsorship sales, communications, and social media.
Candidates ideally have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Keynote, Adobe Photoshop, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). The following attributes are a must: excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and adhere to deadlines, and the capacity to work in a very fast-paced environment.
We are asking student candidates to submit a professional resume and a single-slide PowerPoint about themselves to apply for this opportunity. The slide should include their bio information, including previous industry experience, volunteer work, and education. Ultimately, how would you promote yourself to a potential employer? Creativity and design are also just as important as the content.
Registration for the Spring 2026 DREAM Program is now closed!
Be on the lookout for our next cohort!
January 28th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
DREAMs Begin Here!
February 4th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
DREAM Case Competition Reveal
February 11th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Driving Community, Youth, and Inclusion in Sports
February 18th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
DREAM Deals: Sponsorships, Partnerships, and Fan Innovation
February 25th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Connected DREAMs: Marketing, Social and Press Strategies
March 4th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Strategies for Growth and Sports Business
March 11th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Case Competition Presentation Date
*April 6th – 10th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Anaheim Ducks Experience
*April 11th – 16th
2 PM PST / 5 PM EST
Vegas Golden Knights Experience
Students will have the opportunity to work alongside event partners throughout semester.
Students need to be prepared to interact and travel to events to network, learn and work sporting events.
*Dates subject to change based event partners’ schedule.
The DREAM Foundation offers a unique mentorship program for those interested in a career in sports. The DREAM Program is designed to support students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.