Join Operation Dream Landing
Help us stop the doomscroll and inspire the next generation workforce. Together, we turn local learning, work, and travel experiences into a purpose, a paycheck, and a happy life.
Motivated talent starts with real experiences
Campuses are working to fill seats. Employers are working to fill positions. Meanwhile, young people are stuck scrolling. Operation Dream Landing connects them through edutainment and transformational travel: hands-on, in-person experiences that spark curiosity and lead directly to learning pathways, apprenticeships, and jobs in your community.
We are building a growing, collaborative “learning media” network across the USA. When partners share content and events, the whole community benefits.Your community, your onramp
Colleges & Universities
Attract curious visitors, families, and career-changers who show up motivated, and turn campus experiences into enrollment.Schools & Workforce Groups
Share career exploration events and reach students and job seekers where they are, close to home.Community-Minded Businesses
Showcase your trade, studio, or workplace. Meet motivated, qualified future talent for your apprenticeships and open positions.Start where it fits you best
Post Your Edutainment Events
List tours, workshops, maker nights, mixology and art classes, astronomy evenings, and more on D2CTix to meet curious new audiences. Visit D2CTix.com (opens D2CTix website)Offer Family & Traveler Experiences
Connect families with personalized educational travel that introduces them to your campus, programs, and local career paths. Explore Family Concierge Services (opens external site)Join the ODL Consortium
Become part of a local collaboration that shares uplifting, useful content and guides communities toward success. Join Operation Dream LandingHelping students succeed in learning and in life
Dream2Career is led by Dr. Kathy Houlihan, an education leader who has helped revitalize declining institutions, generating over $1B in tuition revenue and helped more than 100,000 students discover their pathways to success.
We align with the growing Experience Economy, where people want memorable, hands-on experiences. We use it to bring families, travelers, and career-changers to site-based learning, and to show them what your community has to offer.What people are saying
Kathy has some of the most exciting and unique travel ideas I have ever seen. You can be the traveler and have a unique cultural learning experience, or be the host and make money while having as much fun as your guests.
Let’s build your local dream landing
Tell us about your campus, workforce program, or business. We’ll show you how to connect with motivated talent right where you are.