Gyeonggi Dream Academy offers a career development program centering on hands-on experience for high school students residing in Gyeonggi Province who wish to take specialized courses at colleges or institutes that have signed an MOU with Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education. This study aimed to examine some leading examples of career education programs in other countries and investigate the beginning of the Gyeonggi Dream Academy and the current status of its operation. On the basis of interview data gathered from students, the study also aimed to identify the achievements and limitations of Gyeonggi Dream Academy and explore the strategies for improvement. The results showed that the students were greatly satisfied with Gyeonggi Dream Academy as they could acquire knowledge and hands-on-experience related to their desired career field. Through the program, they could build confidence in their career decision while forming human networks for career development. However, there were a large number of students who dropped out of the program because of its lenient criteria for completion. There was also discrepancy in the quality of courses while the participants felt burdened about having to take extra-curricular courses after regular school. Therefore, it is imperative for Gyeonggi Dream Academy to establish firm criteria for completion to promote effective operation, provide students with the opportunity to make changes in course selection, and manage the quality of courses more meticulously. The program should also be able to provide students with assistance in exploring careers.