Alumni Spotlight: Charlie, Merchandise Coordinator at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

Charlie was one of the first Disney College Program participants to arrive back at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground when the program reopened. Now a Merchandise Coordinator at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Charlie shares the professional growth they experienced after their Disney College Program. Charlie participated on Disney College Program in 2021,…

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Building a stronger résumé – get involved!

Students often ask how they can best build experience that adds to their résumé value. One rewarding and potentially long-lasting option is to take part in your school’s various associations, clubs or in a national organization. Here are a few tips on “how-to” become involved! Where passion meets opportunity During your academic journey, seek out…

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HBCU pride and enjoying the tropical tides

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From days on the Disney College Program to leading a tropical team in food and beverage, Makyla has grown her Disney career throughout the years. Currently, a Guest Experience Manager in food and beverage at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Makyla shared that her path to Disney started with her HBCU. A proud alumna of “THE” Hampton…

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Professional Intern Spotlight: Damien Jenkins – Talent Acquisition Marketing Account Management Intern

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Meet Damien, a professional intern with Talent Acquisition Marketing supporting account management. Learn about the different businesses he supports, and the different perspectives and ideas he brings to the team he supports, especially as it pertains to attracting early talent.

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Meet Brandon, one of the faces behind the scenes of the Disney Alumni Association

With over 43k members, our Disney Alumni Association continues to grow every day. Meet Brandon, an Interview Partner on the Disney Campus Recruitment team. Brandon assists the Disney Alumni Association by responding to questions in the inbox, posting on our Twitter and Instagram platforms and assisting with approvals into our association and Facebook group. Here’s…

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Disney on the Yard supports the Cricket Celebration Bowl

In December of 2022, Disney on the Yard headed to Atlanta, GA as a corporate partner of the Cricket Celebration Bowl! The Cricket Celebration Bowl is an annual nationally televised, post season championship event showcasing a team from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), the prominent conferences of HBCU athletics…

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HBCU Alumni Spotlight on Jianna Cousin, ABC News Digital News Associate

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Jianna Cousin, ABC News Digital News Associate at Disney General Entertainment, is a proud HBCU alum! While attending Clark Atlanta University, Jianna became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and studied Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Journalism. Learn more about how attending an HBCU prepared her for success at Disney!

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HBCU Spotlight: Chloe, Disney College Program HBCU Cohort participant

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to arrive at a place and instantly know you belong? What about helping others arrive to that place and have the same experience you did? For Chloe, a former participant of the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort powered by Disney on the Yard, both are things…

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