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Walt Disney recruiter visits campus, brings opportunities for students


For nearly 20 years, college students from across the United States and Puerto Rico have been dreaming up new success and their future as part of the WALT DISNEY WORLD® College Program. University of Tennessee at Martin students will have the opportunity to speak with a WALT DISNEY WORLD recruiter at 6:00 p.m. Nov. 20, 2002 in the Boling University Center, Room 229.

The WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program provides students with an insider’s look at the operation of a world renowned resort. While on the WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program, students embark on a learning experience that includes newly structured educational courses, positions in Theme Parks and Resorts, and friendships with college students from around the nation and world. They also have the opportunity to enhance their education by participating in one of six completely redesigned courses offered as part of the WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program. These courses include:

· Disney College Program Practicum · Disney Communications Course · Disney Hospitality Management Course · Disney Experiential Learning for the 21st Century · Disney Human Resource Management Course · Disney Organizational Leadership Course

The American Council on Education has recommended the six courses for credit. Students should meet with their academic advisor for details about receiving credit.

Students in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® College Program gain crucial real-world experience through a variety of jobs in attractions, culinary, custodial, food and beverage, hospitality, housekeeping, life guarding, merchandise, park greeter, quick service restaurants, recreation and transportation.

In addition to their job, students have the opportunity to network with leaders throughout the Walt Disney World Co.
Students in the WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program are housed in fully furnished one-to-four bedroom apartments near the Disney property. Rent payments, which include all utilities and transportation to and from work, are deducted from each student’s weekly paycheck.

Interested students must attend a presentation hosted by a WALT DISNEY WORLD College Recruiter to interview for the program. The WALT DISNEY WORLD College Program is open to all undergraduate students in any major who have completed at least one semester of school. For more information visit www.wdwcollegeprogram.com or call 1-800-722-2930. Disney is an equal opportunity employer drawing creativity from diversity. Dream it. Do it. Disney.