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Passing on the passion: Janneth’s journey to inspiring Girls Who Code
Within a company filled with magic, it’s easy to wonder where all of it comes from. Pull back the curtain on The Walt Disney Company and you’ll see that technology and diversity are two of the major forces helping create unforgettable experiences for guests and consumers, as well as a culture of innovation for employees.…
Read MoreLearning from the legacy: Madeleine’s computer graphics internship at Industrial Light and Magic
The unification of art and technology is in the DNA of Industrial Light And Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilm. So, when Madeleine started her internship at ILM, she immediately felt like part of the family. As a freshman at Stanford University, Madeleine took her first computer science class and—to her surprise—enjoyed it, yet she felt…
Read MoreProfessional Intern Spotlight: Aprille, Disney Channel Worldwide
Aprille is a Disney Professional Intern for Disney Channel Worldwide and and is a member of their social media team. She works on Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior content on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Social media is all about trending topics and storytelling – so we reached out to hear a little bit…
Read MoreDisney Culinary Program Spotlight: Sarah, Guest Experience Manager – Food & Beverage
Ever thought about a career in the kitchen? The Disney Culinary Program might be for you! To give you a taste of what working in a Disney kitchen is like, I spoke with Sarah who completed the Disney Culinary Program in 2010 as a sophomore studying at Johnson and Wales University. Currently a Food and…
Read MoreMeet Tom Kovacs, a Proprietor for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Tom Kovacs turned his Disney College Program experience into an exciting career! Back in 1996, Tom began working at Walt Disney World Resort on the Disney College Program. During the summer after his freshman year of college, he served as a Main Entrance Park Greeter at Epcot. When Tom was on the Disney College Program,…
Read MoreWhy I am thankful for the Disney College Program
There are a great number of reasons to be thankful for the Disney College Program. I know many people can attest to how the program has changed their lives, myself included! Here’s a few of the reasons why I’m thankful for the Disney College Program. I am thankful for the experience it has given me.…
Read MoreMaking headlines on SportsCenter with Sammy, ESPN production assistant
When Sammy decided to pivot from medical school to pursue a master’s degree in journalism and build a career in sports media, going to AAJA was on his to-do list. Sammy connected with ESPN recruiters at the conference last year and eventually landed a role in the competitive ESPN NEXT program! You can follow in…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Wayne Hartman, College and International Recruitment Professional Intern
Meet Wayne, a Disney Professional Intern. We first met him in the last fall as a Disney College Program legacy participant working at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Since completing his College Program in January, Wayne has stepped into a new role supporting college and international recruitment as a professional intern. We…
Read MoreCracking the Code, Part Three: Inspiring women prepare for the future with professional technology internships at Disney
Technology and diversity are two major forces that drive the culture at Disney, and empowering women to be involved in the tech industry is key to inspiring the future of technology. There are endless opportunities for women in tech at The Walt Disney Company – and they are constantly growing! Think you might be interested…
Read MoreDisney analytics interns tell all!
Time is flying for these Disney interns, who have jumped straight into our Data Analytics Fall Internships! I had the opportunity to sit down with three current interns: Allie Miller, Management ScienceandIntegration intern; Nicole Hindes, Social Media Analytics intern; and Nithin Sankar, Revenue Management intern. We talked about how they began their Analytics internship and…
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