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Episode 1: It All Started with a Disney College Program
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY: DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM MINISERIES Welcome to our new miniseries where we will 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…
Read MoreDon’t forget! Disney College Program Reps are here to help!
We are so excited to start welcoming the new class of the Disney College Program this year! Make sure to find your Disney College Program Rep at your school and stay connected throughout the application process! These Program Reps are former Disney College Program participants who are bringing the magic to your campus! They are…
Read MoreVoluntEAR to spread Disney magic during your program
Applications for the 2019 spring and spring advantage programs will open soon, and many of you are getting ready to apply for this life-changing internship experience. As you’re preparing for the recruiting season and a potential interview, you’ll probably think about everything the Disney College Program can do for you and your career. Have you…
Read MoreWelcome Home: Finding family and building a career with Disney Vacation Club
“Welcome home!” – a phrase that is engrained in every Disney Vacation Club cast member’s heart. For so many cast members and guests, alike, a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort truly feels like home. And for Jordan, the Director of West Coast Sales, she has been able to grow within the DVC family through her…
Read MoreFueling Innovation Through Creativity in Global Marketing
Marketing the magic of Disney challenges our Global Marketing teams to form meaningful connections through storytelling with fans all over the world. Meet Alison, a Business Affairs Manager who uses her unique creativity to develop imaginative ways of reaching broad audiences. “One of Walt Disney’s quotes speaks to the promise of continued innovation, ‘Disneyland will…
Read MoreMaking Magical Memories for Guests as a Sales Director with Disney Vacation Club
CONTRIBUTED BY Jane Wilson As part of Disney Vacation Club’s Sales team, cast members have the opportunity to create magical memories for guests that will truly last a lifetime. Sara has been with the company since 2019 and has grown in her role in more ways than one – starting as a sales counselor and…
Read MoreA Pinch of Pride: Johnson & Wales University Joins Disney Aspire
Disney Aspire, the Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% tuition paid upfront, has welcomed Johnson & Wales University to its growing network of educational providers.
Read MoreEpisode 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…
Read MoreLIGHTING THE WAY: FROM CHARACTER ATTENDANT TO CAST CHOIR DIRECTOR
It’s the merriest time of the year! For most, the Candlelight Processional is a favorite holiday tradition. Originating with Walt Disney himself in 1958, this annual celebration tells the story of Christmas through song with passionate Cast Members who bring holiday traditions to life. For Becca Buckley, it’s all this and much more. Becca currently…
Read MoreApprenticeship Program Announces 14 New Members
Disney General Entertainment Content is excited to announce 14 new members of the Apprenticeship Program. The Apprenticeship Program creates opportunity and access for top underrepresented entry-level individuals by removing barriers and providing pathways into Disney General Entertainment and the media/entertainment industry as a whole.
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