Academic equity for Oakland

Academic support, transfer counseling, and career readiness for underserved students.

CalDreams partners with families, schools, and community colleges to remove barriers to higher education and employment through personalized coaching and real-world career preparation.

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4,800+
Students receiving academic coaching
68%
Increase in transfer-ready credits
87%
Participants persisting in college
140+
Employer & campus partners engaged
Our Integrated Model

Removing barriers from the classroom to the workplace

CalDreams delivers research-based academic interventions, guided transfer counseling, and hands-on career readiness so every student can thrive in higher education and the workforce.

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Academic Support Labs

Small-group tutoring, study skills coaching, and culturally responsive curriculum keep students on pace for graduation requirements.

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Transfer Counseling

Dedicated counselors align high school, dual enrollment, and community college plans so students transfer with confidence and minimal lost credits.

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Career Readiness

Career exploration, internship placements, and professional mentoring ensure students graduate ready for stable, living-wage employment.

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Community Powered

An equity-driven bridge to higher education

CalDreams convenes Oakland schools, community colleges, and workforce partners to expand access to academic resources, financial literacy, and job-connected learning.

  • Family-centered coaching grounded in culturally affirming practices
  • Guided course mapping that accelerates transfer and degree completion
  • Mentor networks, internships, and apprenticeships with local employers
  • Transparent data dashboards that track student progress every term
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Rooted in Oakland neighborhoods

Our team is on campuses and in community hubs across the city, ensuring every family can access resources when and where they need them.

Impact Snapshot

Transfer success that transforms futures

CalDreams scholars complete transfer pathways and launch careers at rates that outpace regional averages, proving that targeted support changes what’s possible.

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Student Story

“CalDreams staff mapped every class I needed to transfer and connected me with tutoring when I struggled. I’m headed to CSU East Bay on track to finish my bachelor’s in two years.”

Ariana • Laney College Scholar
Family Voice

“Our CalDreams counselor guided my son through A-G requirements and dual enrollment. We finally feel confident that college—and a career—is within reach.”

The Ramirez Family • Skyline High
Partners

Partners advancing college and career equity

We collaborate with school districts, community colleges, and industry leaders to expand high-impact learning experiences for students across Oakland.

Oakland Unified Peralta Colleges UC Berkeley Kapor Center Blue Shield The Warriors