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Magical moment: Former Disney Professional Intern receives CEIA Student Achievement Award
Each year, the Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA) recognizes students from across the country who have demonstrated excellence in a variety of categories. This year, at their annual conference held in South Carolina on April 18, a former Walt Disney Imagineering Professional Intern, Nicholas Peterson, was awarded with the Internship Student Achievement award for…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Kordrick Gibbons, Walt Disney Imagineering architecture professional intern
Kordrick is a recent graduate of Hampton University who has found himself living out the highest of his goals: to work for Walt Disney Imagineering! Beyond goals and projects within the architecture field, Kordrick hopes to aid those coming behind him in achieving their goals, too. What is your role, specific title, and how would…
Read MoreMaking a wrinkle in Disney’s live-action films: Camille’s journey from Disney Professional Intern to Production Technology Specialist
Lights, camera, tech! There’s nothing like grabbing some popcorn and watching your favorite Disney flick. Camille, a Production Technology Specialist at The Walt Disney Studios, uses her skills to power the behind-the-scenes magic of live-action movies. The beginning scene of her Disney journey starts as a Disney Professional Intern with the Studio Technology team at…
Read MoreThe Endless Possibilities Showcase Returns This July!
After a successful launch last December, Disney Programs is excited to be bringing back the Endless Possibilities Showcase this July at Apprentice Hall at Flamingo Crossings Village. It’s important us that participants are equipped with as much knowledge as possible to be successful in their professional and personal lives. During this one-of-a-kind event, we aim…
Read MoreUnlocking the Magic of Disney Careers at D23 Brazil
History was made earlier this month as D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was brought to Brazil for the very FIRST time! As part of this fan-favorite event, Disney Careers attended to share the many career opportunities across Brazil and beyond at The Walt Disney Company Latin America. Attendees were invited to step into the…
Read MoreFormer Cultural Representative at Epcot now VP of Disneyland Paris
Every year, we have hundreds of participants on our Disney International Programs at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. When they return to their home countries with “Disney” on their resumes, they typically go on to have successful careers in hospitality, business or public service. And in some cases, our former programs participants…
Read MoreABC News Spotlight: Hear from Interns on Our Team
Every day is a new adventure for interns at ABC News! From sharpening skills with hands-on experience to developing editorial judgment, there are consistent opportunities to write, edit, and produce high-impact content across multiple platforms. Hear more from some of our talented ABC News interns as they share about their experiences and how they create content that authentically engages and connects with our diverse audience!
Read MoreThe scoop from this year’s journalism conferences with ESPN
Did you hear the news? We had an amazing time at all four of this year’s journalism conferences and are recapping it all for you! First up was the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) conference in Miami. A staple of our presence at each conference this year, we started things off with our Sports…
Read MoreTips to prep for your Disney College Program phone interview
It’s that special time of year when the Disney College Program is seeking new applicants! Part of the application process involves completing a phone interview so the recruitment team can get to know candidates on a more personal level. The phone interview is your chance to shine and showcase what makes you a top contender…
Read MoreAt the heart of DisneyTECH: Sam, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
So many of our most cherished Disney experiences have been brought to life through the power of technology. Behind our favorite films, products, games and park attractions are dedicated programmers, visual effects artists and industrial engineers. It was this behind-the-scenes, technical creativity that first fascinated Sam and brought her to Disney. Sam started as a…
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