Posts Tagged ‘Meet Our Alumni’
Passing on the passion: Janneth’s journey to inspiring Girls Who Code
Within a company filled with magic, it’s easy to wonder where all of it comes from. Pull back the curtain on The Walt Disney Company and you’ll see that technology and diversity are two of the major forces helping create unforgettable experiences for guests and consumers, as well as a culture of innovation for employees.…
Read MoreSpotlight on ESPN’s Charlotte office
We are thrilled to welcome ESPN interns throughout the year in Bristol, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin and Charlotte, and we wanted to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on Charlotte, North Carolina, location! The Charlotte office is ESPN’s college sports hub and is home to ESPNU and the SEC Network. With its…
Read MoreCracking the Code, Part one: Inspiring women in technology Disney Professional Internships
Technology and diversity are two major forces that drive the culture at Disney, and empowering women to be involved in the tech industry is key to inspiring the future of technology. There are endless opportunities for women in tech at The Walt Disney Company – and they are constantly growing! Think you might be interested…
Read MoreMagical 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 MoreHello, Maddy: Cultural Exchange Program spotlight
If you dream of working for Disney, you’re not alone! Thousands of people keep this wish close to their hearts (awake and fast asleep). For those without Cinderella’s or Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in their backyard, or who live outside the United States, they may wonder if their dreams of working at Walt Disney World may…
Read MoreMeeting Mia: From the Sunshine Coast to the Sunshine State
What started out as a trip to celebrate her high school graduation ended up becoming the inspiration that began Mia’s Disney journey! While staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, she met a participant from Brisbane, Australia, and was in the Disney Australia/New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program. After learning more about the program…
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 MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Camille, Media and Art Pipeline Developer
Riding your favorite Disney attraction is like experiencing magic. Every element fits together to fully envelope you in the sights, sounds and smells of each respective scene. But behind all Disney attractions are the incredible teams that bring them to life! Camille, a Media and Art Pipeline Developer Intern with Walt Disney Imagineering, jumpstarted her…
Read MoreHappily ever after: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoon Professional Intern spotlight
Who’s dreaming of a happily ever after? Saying I do in front of Cinderella Castle and having fireworks bid you adieu as you are whisked away by white horses in Cinderella’s Coach into your own fairy tale is only the beginning when having a wedding at Walt Disney World® Resort. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings is…
Read MoreEngineering the magic: Alex’s journey from intern to full-time Industrial Engineer
“Everything that we do is telling a story,” says Alex, an Associate Industrial Engineer at Disneyland® Park. Differing from many storytellers, Alex uses numbers to further Walt’s vision and establish the foundation for a seamless guest experience. The chapters of Alex’s journey with The Walt Disney Company all have one thing in common: creating magic…
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