Episode 5: Disney Programs – Disney College Program and Disney Internships
Discover a unique living and working environment with participants from all over the world. The Disney College Program and Disney Internships can be the start of your career with The Walt Disney Company. Hear from two Disney College Program alumni, including a current Disney Intern, Karla Quintanilla, Undergraduate Associate for Disney Programs, and Kevin Boutte, Walt Disney Imagineering Inclusive Strategy Development about their experiences, their roles with the Company today, and how you can get started in one of these programs.
Read MoreIntern Spotlights: TaBria Donkor, Jennifer Ng & Alanis Rodriguez Rivera
Disney General Entertainment is excited to spotlight some of our amazing interns. Get to know these students who put in time and hard work within our teams both in-person and virtually.
Read MoreMeet Monse, Group Creative Director at Yellow Shoes Creative Group
Meet one of the creative leads delivering unparalleled creative content while marketing the magic of Disney, Monse Valera, a Group Creative Director supporting Walt Disney World Resort as part of Yellow Shoes Creative Group.
Read MoreVoices Unidas: Meet Edwin Roman
Hear from Edwin as he shares how he has been able to promote and celebrate his Hispanic culture and seen sports as a unifier in bringing people together.
Read MoreMeet Claire McCabe, Vice President of Branded Partnerships and Kids Unscripted Content for Disney Branded Television
Meet Claire McCabe, the Vice President of Branded Partnerships and Kids Unscripted Content for Disney Branded Television. Claire initially joined the company through the Disney Channel in 1997, working for Gary Marsh, and stayed for about four years. Then, in 2014, she returned to the company when an opportunity came up to work for the Radio Disney Music Awards, and she has been with that team ever since.
Read MoreEpisode 4: Disney Culinary – Signature Dining and Festivals
The Culinary teams across Disney Parks, Experiences and Products create unforgettable dining experiences for guests from around the world. This week we make stops at our parks on both coasts as we hear from the Culinary Director of Signature Restaurants, Chef Andrew Sutton, and Chef Assistant at EPCOT Festivals, Chef Pedro Pomales. They share their culinary journey, how they conceptualize dishes that end up in our parks and resorts, and the different career paths available with Disney Culinary.
Read MoreMarvel Studios and NHS Bring Inspiration and Authenticity to Science Museum’s Technicians Gallery
The Science Museum announced four of the organizations it is working with for Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery — a unique interactive gallery that celebrates the vital but often hidden role of technicians. Collaborations with Marvel Studios, the NHS, National Grid, and the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre will help bring the overlooked but crucial world of technicians to life, with visitors able to meet real-life technicians in the gallery and try one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits that mimic the tasks technicians perform every day.
Read MoreHBCU Week: Aspire to Achieve Your Dreams
It’s National HBCU Week – a week designed to celebrate historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the advancement of educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity across the United States. Meet Quen Mitchell, a Disney Vacation Club Membership Advisor and Disney Aspire participant pursuing her B.S. in Information Technology as part of the very first group of students who selected NC A&T State University to put their #DreamsWithinReach.
Read MoreMaking an Impact for Himself and La Cultura – Meet Product Designer, Zach Gracia
For our Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) team, bringing ideas and dreams to reality for families and fans through thoughtfully designed products is what they do. Meet Zach, an Associate Product Design Manager who, alongside the Global Product creation team, helps inspire imagination around the world.
Read MoreEpisode 3: Disney Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Disney on the Yard and Business Employee Resource Groups
At Disney, inclusion is for everyone. We strive to design work environments that inspire optimism and drive innovation for all employees at all levels. And because we recognize that maintaining an inclusive, supportive workplace requires mindful attention and intention, we continually adapt to the evolving needs of our people. To discuss the opportunities available for our cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees, as well as our external audience in the diversity, inclusion, and equity space, we are joined by Corey Savage, Senior Outreach & Engagement Manager, and LaJoy Mercer, Technical Recruiter as they share their experience and how they have seen this evolve while with The Walt Disney Company.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: James Smartt Jr., Content Production Undergraduate Associate
Meet James, a graduate of Morehouse College working as a Digital Content Production Intern with Disney’s Global Talent Acquisition Marketing. In this role, James supports the creation of content and visual aids attracting candidates to open roles across The Walt Disney Company. In addition to his internship responsibilities, James is excited to make a positive impact on those around him and give back to current HBCU students. Learn more about James and his contributions to Disney on the Yard and The Walt Disney Company.
Read MoreDisney Cruise Line Celebrates World Maritime Day 2022
Each September, the world celebrates the importance of the maritime industry on World Maritime Day. At Disney Cruise Line, we are always happy to recognize our amazing crew members onboard our ships and at Castaway Cay, a Disney destination located in the Abaco chain of The Bahamas. This year’s World Maritime Day theme is greener shipping, and we were excited to speak with several of our crew members about why conservation and “going green” are important to them both professionally and personally.
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