Orlando, Fla. (March 22, 2007) - Real-world experience. It's the main ingredient to finding a job after college. And it's the reason students across the country apply to be a part of the Disney College Program. A combination of education and work experience, the program provides students the opportunity to live, learn and earn from an internationally recognized company.
This year, a new element has been added, The Disney Exploration Series. Designed for students who are seeking Disney knowledge, it offers tracts in leadership, guest services, people management, communication processes and marketing. This opportunity consists of a series of conversations, presentations and tours facilitated by Disney leaders across the resort.
Recruiters will host a presentation at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville on April 2 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at MUC - Missouri Room for area college students interested in a paid internship opportunity. Students have the chance to create their own career-building experience by attending this presentation and meeting with recruiters to learn about the prospects and benefits of enrolling in the Disney College Program.
"The Disney College Program opened many doors for me and showed me others that I never knew existed," said Tom Reynolds, Executive Communication Manager for the Walt Disney World?Resort. "It was the springboard for a successful career in the communications field and helped push my r廥um?to the top of almost every recruiter's stack. You can't put a price tag on that kind of access and opportunity."
Participants have the unique opportunity to network and learn from Disney leaders, gain real-world experience working in the Walt Disney World?Theme Parks and Resorts, and create lasting friendships with college students from around the globe.
Participants in the Disney College Program also have the opportunity to create a customized curriculum called their Individualized Learning Plan from the myriad of educational offerings available at the Walt Disney World?Resort; including several collegiate courses that have been recommended for credit by the American Council on Education. Students should check with their career services advisor to determine whether their institution will offer credit for participation.
Interested students must view an on-campus presentation or E-Presentation online to be eligible for an interview. For a schedule of recruiter visits to campuses nationwide or to view the E-Presentation, visit www.disneycollegeprogram.com and click on "Walt Disney World?Resort." The Disney College Program is open to all college students, full- or part-time, in any major and at any academic level. Students must have been enrolled in an accredited college or university the semester prior to arrival, and must be at least 18 years of age at the time of arrival. Disney is equal opportunity employer drawing creativity from diversity. Dream it. Do it. Disney.
Disney College Program Fact Sheet
- In a recent careerbuilder.com survey, 57 percent of U.S. workers thought it would be fun to work at a Disney theme park. Most respondents took interest in working as a Jungle Cruise Skipper (28 percent) while others hoped to be a Fantasyland Princess-in-Waiting (20 percent). Still other respondents wanted to become a Haunted Mansion Butler or Maid (19 percent). -- CareerBuilder.com "National Dream Job Survey"
- BusinessWeek applauded Disney for its strong recruiting of college students on campus, solid benefits and collaborative culture. The company scored high marks for diversity in its divisions, ranging from Disney's movie and television studios to the sports leader ESPN, naming them No. 1 in the "Best Places to Launch a Career."
- Available roles include attractions, culinary, custodial, entertainment,** food and beverage, hospitality, housekeeping, life guarding, merchandise, park greeter, quick service restaurants, recreation and transportation.
- Students are housed in fully furnished 1-4 bedroom apartments near the Walt Disney World?Resort with 24-hour security and several amenities.
- Opportunities for learning include The Disney College Program Education Courses, training classes at the Disney Learning Centers, personal and professional development activities, and networking sessions with Disney leaders.
- Open to all full- or part-time college students at least 18 years of age, in any major and at any academic level.
- Interested students must view an on-campus presentation or E-presentation online to be eligible for an interview.
**Audition required for entertainment roles.
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