Posts Tagged ‘Heroes Work Here’
US Army veteran advances his career after participating on the Disney College Program
Meet Victor, a Disney College Program participant and U.S. Army veteran. Since May is National Military Appreciation Month, we wanted to learn more about Victor’s experience as a U.S. service…
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Christopher Allen, Filmmaker Services Manager, The Walt Disney Company
Meet Christopher, a filmmaker services manager with The Walt Disney Company. This role allows Chris to support the creation of shows and movies we love as they enter the post-production and editing phases. An alumnus of Morgan State University, Chris still carries and utilizes skills and lessons from his time at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Through Disney on the Yard, Chris has the opportunity to impact and serve others by aiding HBCU students achieve their career goals with Disney.
Read MoreHeroes Work Here: Spotlight on ESPN’s Rosetta Ellis-Pilie, US Army Veteran
Recently, we sat down with ESPN’s Vice President of Talent Development & Negotiations and US Army veteran Rosetta Ellis-Pilie as she shared her experience transitioning into her current role at ESPN, what it was like helping launch Disney’s Heroes Work Here program, and skills she’s brought along the way.
Read MoreThe Walt Disney Company’s Heroes Work Here Program Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
The Walt Disney Company recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Heroes Work Here, an innovative hiring program that has led to the onboarding of more than 12,500 veterans throughout the Company.
Read MoreHonoring Veterans and Military Families at The Walt Disney Company
National Veterans and Military Families Month recognizes the important roles of veterans, active-duty military, their spouses, and families. Through transformative storytelling and a focused approach, Disney is uniquely positioned to honor the diversity of Veterans and Military Families and increase the visibility of active-duty military and Veteran leaders, employees, talent, and creators.
Read MoreHBCU Spotlight: Johnathan Williams, Operations Producer, ESPN
Meet Johnathan Williams who has been working at ESPN for more than thirteen years as he shares how mentorship and Disney programs have inspired him to help others, and be able to achieve new goals in their careers.
Read MoreHeroes Work Here: Disney Employees and Family Honored by Army Veteran
Disney employees and families are presented with Challenge Coins and Salute pins.
Read MoreHeroes Work Here: Disney Resumes Military Fellowship Program
Learn about Disney’s Military Fellowship Program which offers fellowships across a wide range of Disney roles to active-duty military members during their last 180 days of service and some of the cast members that are part of the program.
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