Posts Tagged ‘Disney Aspire’
A Day in the Life of Anthony, a Disney Recreation Coordinator
Anthony, a Recreation Coordinator and Traditions Facilitator at Walt Disney World Resort, brings magic into the everyday experiences of guests and his fellow cast members. He’s created countless moments of…
Read MoreFaith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
Making Disney Aspire graduation dreams a surprise and reality with a bit of Disney magic.
Read MoreGiving 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 MoreHBCU Week: Aspire to Achieve Your Dreams
It’s National HBCU Week – a week designed to celebrate historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the advancement of educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity across the United States. Meet Quen Mitchell, a Disney Vacation Club Membership Advisor and Disney Aspire participant pursuing her B.S. in Information Technology as part of the very first group of students who selected NC A&T State University to put their #DreamsWithinReach.
Read MoreCelebrating Four Years of Disney Aspire
In the last year alone, the Disney Aspire network has expanded to include North Carolina A&T, Johnson & Wales University, Fullerton College, and Cal State Fullerton. And that’s just the beginning! We had the chance to catch up with two of the leaders responsible for helping to bring this program to life each day: Chris Trout, vice president of learning and development and Tonya Cornileus, senior vice president of learning and talent solutions. Let’s check in as they reflect on the past four years and everything that’s coming in the future for this one-of-a-kind program.
Read MoreDisney Aspire Welcomes California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College
Disney Aspire, the Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% tuition paid upfront, has welcomed California State University – Fullerton and Fullerton College to its growing network of educational providers.
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 MoreAspiring Stories: Dancer Takes Academic Leap to Make Disney Dreams Come True
Disneyland Resort Cast Member finishes her master’s degree through the Disney Aspire program and receives the role of dreams on the Disney Imagination Campus team while also being chosen as a Traditions facilitator.
Read MoreDisney Aspire Welcomes First In-Network HBCU
North Carolina A&T State University joins the list of schools part of the Disney Aspire network.
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