Give your resume a little character

One of the key qualities to make your resume stand out is work experience. And what better place to gain that experience than at a world-renowned, Fortune 100 company! Participating in the Disney College Program allows you to add professional experience and leadership training at a recognized, successful and tradition-rich company to your resume. As a part of the Disney College Program, you will be able to enjoy special learning opportunities and perks awarded to Disney Cast Members, such as:

•  Earning wages while gaining valuable industry experience
•  Enhancing your resume with a recognized industry name
•  Working with people from around the globe
•  Enjoying free theme park admission
•  Learning about and experiencing the rich history of the Disney company
•  Qualifying to continue building your Disney career through our Advanced and Management Internship programs

How to Apply

Attend a Disney College Program info session to discover how to Get the Magical Edge!

Qualifications:
•  Southern California resident or student with local living accommodations who does not require housing or living arrangements
•  Must have reliable transportation to and from the Disneyland® Resort
•  Currently enrolled in a college/university and have completed at least one semester
•  In good academic standing at his or her school (generally a 2.0 GPA or higher)
•  Must have unrestricted work authorization
•  Attendance at a campus presentation. Interviews for both Disney College Program and Advanced Internships will occur on campus following presentations

Why Choose Disney?

Interning with the Disney offers you the opportunity to gain experience at the Disneyland Resort while working and interacting with Guests from around the world. The Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort provides a variety of ways to enhance your education and career:

•  Access to Disney University curriculum
•  Use of Disney Learning Centers
•  Networking opportunities with Disney professionals
•  Career-development activities
•  Development of problem-solving, relationship-building, teamwork, leadership and communication skills
•  Interaction with people from around the globe
•  Qualification for Advanced Internship opportunities with the Disney College Program

Continue Your Disney Career

Upon completion of the Disney College Program, participants may have the opportunity to return to the company and take part in one of our Advanced Internships. These programs are geared toward specific majors, including Marketing/Sales, Merchandising, Hospitality, Human Resources, Education, Sciences, General Business, Accounting/Finance and Communications, and will fine-tune what participants learned as Disney College Program interns while opening even more avenues to networking with Disney professionals.

Advanced Internships generally last 3 to 6 months and begin in January or June. In certain instances, Advanced Internships may be completed while attending school. Participation in these programs will require the completion of a learning plan and may also have specific Line of Business or project-based requirements for successful completion. These requirements may be found in each role’s job description.