Finding Success After Your Program – Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 5 Episode 4
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Meet Tasia and Tyreah, two alumnae of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort Powered by Disney on the Yard who are currently continuing their Disney careers as Guest Experience Managers at Walt Disney World Resort.
Welcome to season five of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things about life on the Disney College Program! For more than 40 years, this unique internship experience has brought magic makers to Walt Disney World® Resort from across the country and many participants go on to have lasting careers with The Walt Disney Company.
Tyreah is a two-time DCP alumna currently supporting attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tasia, who you may remember from season three of our podcast, currently supports merchandise at EPCOT. Both hail from Alabama A&M University!
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ABOUT THE GUESTS:
Tyreah is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a recent graduate of Alabama A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Media with a concentration in Production. Known for her vibrant personality and passion for people, Tyreah found the perfect platform to showcase both through her work at Disney.
Her Disney journey began in the classroom at her HBCU, where she met two recruiters, one of whom was an alumna. This meeting shed light on the Disney College Program and deeply inspired her. Tyreah became part of the inaugural Disney College Program HBCU Cohort Powered by Disney on the Yard in the summer of 2022. She worked at Disney's Hollywood Studios as an Attraction Cast Member at the Lightning McQueen Racing Academy.
Her journey didn't end there. Tyreah returned for a second Disney College Program as a PhotoPass Photographer at Magic Kingdom. As the fall semester of 2023 began, Tyreah was presented with a unique opportunity to serve as a Disney College Program Campus Representative.
Now, Tyreah is part of the Disney Hospitality and Leadership Program (DHLP), where she started as an Operations Leader at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Following completing her DHLP, Tyreah aims to continue thriving within Disney, ultimately creating her path to become a TV Personality within the company.
Tasia LaBordeaux was born and raised in Louisville, KY. She is a proud HBCU graduate of the illustrious Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, where she received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in business administration. Tasia started her Disney journey in the Disney College Program powered by Disney on the Yard, where she worked in merchandising at Magic Kingdom's Big Top souvenirs. While there, Tasia became a trainer and a proud safety committee member. In her program, she truly found a passion for leading and helping others grow. Tasia also took advantage of many sessions provided by the Disney Programs Learning Team, where she earned a "Daisy" Degree, 5 "Mouseters" certificates, a "Ducktorate" certificate and the highest earned certificate, the "Goofy Graduate" which signifies 100 hours of learning. She is on the DHLP as a Guest Experience Manager of Merchandise at Epcot. While Tasia enjoys leading, learning, giving back to the community and helping those around her, in her free time, you can find her making memories with her niece and nephews, solving puzzles, or watching Fantasmic. Like one of her favorite characters, Princess Tiana, Tasia is a hard-working and courageous individual who accepts challenges and will do everything to persevere to reach her goals.
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