Program Benefits
Earn real-world experience
More than 20,000 Cast Members work at the
Disneyland® Resort in California. That makes our company the largest
employer in Orange County, and it means we hire people in just about any job
you can think of including Entertainment, Horticulture, Information
Technology, Communications, Marketing, Engineering, Health Services,
Recreation, Finance, Public Relations and much more.
Once Disney CareerStart participants get a foot in the door
working in our theme parks and hotels, it can open doors to many other
opportunities. Because The Disneyland Resort is known around the world
for its commitment to excellence, students will be talking about their
experience on the Disney CareerStart Program in job interviews for the rest of
their lives.
Build transferable skills
Although all Disney CareerStart participants may not want to
pursue a career in the hospitality, entertainment or service industries, they
will have the opportunity in the Disney CareerStart Program to learn skills
that will be valuable in their future endeavors.
In their roles, participants will learn how to think on
their feet and solve Guests' concerns on their own. With that kind of
empowerment, our participants' self-confidence will improve, and their social
and communication skills will grow.
Network with leaders and meet executives
Participants also will have the opportunity to make
professional connections and talk to leaders about their own career and
educational paths. Some of our top leaders began their Disney careers in
front-line roles in our theme parks and hotels. Because we believe in hiring
and promoting from within our own company, we invest in our Cast, and we offer
Disney CareerStart participants many opportunities to grow and network with
others.
Take part in personal- and career-development classes
All Disney CareerStart participants will have the
opportunity to participate in personal and career development learning
opportunities. Participants will be able to develop a customized learning plan.
If participants plan to go to college in the future, this customized plan will
help them set their learning on the right track. They also will learn to market
their skills of communication, customer service, problem solving, conflict
resolution, decision-making, self-management and creative thinking.
Because the Disney CareerStart Program role may be the
first job our participants have, we want to be sure were providing them
the tools and attention they need. These classes will help prepare participants
to be successful in their transition into the workforce and to provide valuable
insight for their future path.
Meet people from around the globe
Millions of people travel from all over the world to make
their dreams come true at the Disneyland Resort. Disney CareerStart
participants will come in contact with thousands of Guests each day.
Enjoy being a Cast Member
What else do we need to say? Cast Members in the Disney
CareerStart Program will enjoy admission to our theme parks as well as on
select discounts on food and merchandise.