Posts Tagged ‘Meet Our Alumni’
Disney College Program Miniseries: Season 3 Episode 3 – Advice from a Disney College Program Recruiter
ON THIS EPISODE OF LIFE AT DISNEY: DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM MINISERIES Disney College Program recruiters are BACK on campus! Recruiter Savone, Disney Programs Representative Maya and their team might just be visiting your college or university. Welcome to season three of our miniseries, where we’ll discuss all things about life on the Disney College Program!…
Read MoreA Sweet Journey with Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder and Pastry Chef Katie Dodge
At Walt Disney World® Resort, dreams come true, and magic is infused into everything – even our sweet treats! Recently, Disney Programs participants had the opportunity to attend a special session where Chef Chocolatier Amanda Lauder and Pastry Chef Katie Dodge shared their remarkable Disney Journeys, offered a glimpse into their roles, and provided valuable advice.…
Read MoreAlumni 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,…
Read MoreIntroducing How It Started, How It’s Going, A new series highlighting Disney Programs alumni
You may be surprised to hear just how many cast members within The Walt Disney Company started their journeys on a Disney Program. A Disney Program can be highly beneficial to anyone hoping to grow their career and hone their skills at Disney. Many successful cast members who started on a program have not only…
Read MoreCollege Program Alumni Spotlight: Jaonni Riley, College & International Programs Recruitment Coordinator
Meet Jaonni, a coordinator supporting Disney College and International Programs Recruitment. A California native, Jaonni’s Disney journey began on a Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in 2020 and later continued with an additional College Program at Walt Disney World® Resort. After her second College Program, Jaonni went on to do a Disney Internship…
Read MoreCulinary Program Alumni Spotlight: Alberto Womack, Duty Manager, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Meet Alberto, an alumni of the Disney Culinary Program who has surfed some awesome waves in his career at Walt Disney World® Resort! In his six years with Disney, Alberto has impacted parks, resorts, and now water parks by always keeping his cast and guest experience top of mind. This incredible journey for Alberto started…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Wayne Hartman, College and International Recruitment Professional Intern
Meet Wayne, a Disney Professional Intern. We first met him in the last fall as a Disney College Program legacy participant working at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Since completing his College Program in January, Wayne has stepped into a new role supporting college and international recruitment as a professional intern. We…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Gina, food and beverage cast member and aspiring Walt Disney Imagineer
Meet Gina: a summer 2021 Disney College Program participant working at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gina, an artist and designer, applied to the Disney College Program as a pathway to pursue a career with Walt Disney Imagineering. Gina explains, “I knew that by moving to Florida to work…
Read MoreHow far you’ll go after your Disney College Program: Alumni success stories
Have you ever wondered how far you could go after your Disney College Program? The possibilities are endless, but whatever Disney career you choose is sure to bring magic, memories, and impact others! We caught up with six College Program alumni who shared about their programs, what they do in their current roles, and words…
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…
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