HBCU Spotlight: Chloe, Disney College Program HBCU Cohort participant

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to arrive at a place and instantly know you belong? What about helping others arrive to that place and have the same experience you did? For Chloe, a former participant of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort powered by Disney on the Yard, both are things…

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How building connections helped one participant extend into a premium services role

Meet Hannah, a Disney College Program participant who recently started a new role working with Disney’s premium services. Prior to this role, Hannah began her program in February working at Disney’s All-Star Resort in custodial. She was inspired to apply for premium services from her experience in custodial interacting with guests and creating relationships with…

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Meet Victoria, the first Disney Programs participant to earn a Minnie Mouseters

Any Disney Programs participant who successfully completes one of our multi-week sessions facilitated by our learning team is recognized with a Mouseters certificate. But did you know that any Disney cast member who speaks to our participants in a session receives an honorary Minnie Mouseters? For the very first time, a Minnie Mouseters was awarded…

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Disney Programs recognizes first participant to achieve the Goofy Graduate certificate

By: Amanda V., Disney Programs Communications Intern  The Disney Programs team was thrilled to award the very first Goofy Graduate certificate last month to Bre, a Disney College Program participant who works in merchandise at The Emporium within Magic Kingdom Park. The Disney Programs learning team introduced the Goofy Graduate certificate this spring to recognize…

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Episode 4: Do As Dreamers Do on a Disney College Program

ON THIS EPISODE Some of the greatest things in life can come from taking a chance and trying something new. Applying to the Disney College Program helped both of our guests discover just that and gain new confidence in themselves. From viewing each day with a positive outlook to daily “pinch-me moments,” the program experience…

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Episode 3: Finding mentors and magic on a Disney College Program

ON THIS EPISODE No matter where you start, there’s a place for you within The Walt Disney Company! That’s what both of our guests in this episode discovered through their Disney College Program experiences. First meet Emma, a current participant working in Merchandise at Dinoland U.S.A. within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Then hear from…

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Disney Alumni Association Reaches 40,000 Members

Recently, the Disney Alumni Association reached an important milestone – 40,000 members! The Disney Alumni Association is an exclusive community for those who have successfully completed a Disney internship or program, where people can reconnect, share memories and network. Programs alumni are able to connect across the years, with members representing the very first Disney…

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