Giving Thanks for Disney Aspire
Now is the time of year when we think about what we’re thankful for, and that is especially true for our Disney Aspire participants and graduates. Since its debut in 2018, Disney Aspire has enabled thousands of employees and cast members with the opportunity to pursue their dreams by providing 100% tuition paid up front at our network of learning partners and universities.
Read MoreMaking the Dreams You Wish Come True
Since 1950, Disney’s Cinderella has taught us that if we keep believing, our dreams will come true. And there’s no better testament to a dream-come-true than the story of Fran Melendez, merchandise hostess at Disneyland Resort.
Read MoreHow ESPN Inspires the Next Generation of Trailblazers with the Global Sports Mentoring Program
Meet Jomana Ismail and Kruthika N.S., two delegates from the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) who are using their voices to deconstruct gender and social norms. The two women—representing Egypt and India, respectively—were among 15 international leaders in sport congregating in the United States for the GSMP class of 2022.
Read MoreThe Walt Disney Company’s Heroes Work Here Program Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
The Walt Disney Company recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Heroes Work Here, an innovative hiring program that has led to the onboarding of more than 12,500 veterans throughout the Company.
Read MoreSeni Tienabeso Inspires Change and Witnesses History with his Career at ABC
Hear from Seni as he shares about his multiple roles with ABC, which led him to work in six continents (with only Antarctica left to explore), and the incredible career development opportunities he encountered along the way.
Read MoreThank You For Your Service: Military Veterans Make Careers with ESPN
We understand that it takes dedication, drive and leadership to serve your country, which is why ESPN is excited to once again broadcast the Armed Forces Bowl on Dec. 22, the bowl game that salutes our nation’s military and their families! Every day, ESPN makes a commitment to celebrate and support military veterans and their families. Heroes Work Here at The Walt Disney Company is a company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans, including on teams at ESPN. We recently spoke with two military veterans creating careers with ESPN about their service and current roles with the company.
Read MoreEpisode 7: Walt Disney Imagineering – Research & Development and AR/VR Design Engineering
From pre-visualizing attractions and shows to researching and developing new experiences that are years away from entering our parks and resorts, we are joined by two Walt Disney Imagineers in this episode. Jonathan Becker, Senior Research & Development Imagineer, and Emily Van Bellegham, AR/VR Design Engineer talk about their current roles, how they got their start with Walt Disney Imagineering, and advice for anyone interested in becoming an Imagineer.
Read MoreShowcasing Passion, Talent, and Culture: Meet Chef Daniel Contreras
Disney Culinary is ever-evolving and helps to amplify diverse voices. Our food and beverage cast members bring a personal touch of magic to help bring a unique flavor to our guests. Meet Chef Daniel Contreras, a proud immigrant from Colombia, who made his childhood dream come true as the Chef at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Clint Clarke, Audio Designer Sr | Disney Live Entertainment
An essential part of every visit to the Walt Disney World® Resort is to end the night enjoying a firework spectacular. Last fall, EPCOT introduced a new firework show called, Harmonious, which features an enhanced audio experience with design contributions from Florida A&M University graduate, Clint Clarke.
Read MoreEpisode 6: ESPN – Social Media and Production
To serve sports fans, anytime, anywhere, is the mission of ESPN. The go-to stop for all sports coverage, we sit down with two ESPN employees, Jett Watkins, Social Media Specialist II, and Sania Blu, Production Assistant at ESPN Next, who share that it is not all about the final score, but the stories that EPSN tells. We hear about how ESPN handles breaking news, like when Tom Brady announced he was retiring, tips on how you can improve your content skills, and the different job areas you get to work in when you join the ESPN Next program.
Read MoreDisney Employees Empower the Magic at Grace Hopper Celebration 2022
The Walt Disney Company was recently an Emerald sponsor at the 28th annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC). This year, the conference was held in-person and virtually with thousands of attendees, technologists, and technology companies coming together from across the globe to celebrate women and nonbinary people in technology. We’re thrilled to introduce three Disney representatives who shared their journeys at the conference and what it took to bring Disney’s presence at GHC to life
Read MoreMeet Joe, Guest Experience Manager at Walt Disney World Resort
Discover the magic of the Guest Experience Manager role at Walt Disney World Resort with Joe, a leader in Food & Beverage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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