Our multicultural environment encourages everyone to
achieve both personal and professional growth. Disney International Programs participants have the
opportunity to learn from experienced Disney professionals. They can also take
advantage of valuable resources at the Disney Learning Centers, which are
self-directed career resource centers located throughout the Walt Disney
World® Resort, including one at the Vista Way
apartments.
Our company established these centers to provide all
Walt Disney World® Cast Members access to the tools they
need for ongoing career development. The Disney Learning Centers have become a
staple of the Disney International Programs
learning experience. Each location is staffed to offer hands-on assistance when
needed.
Disney Learning Centers offer four basic services:
- Library services
- Computer-based learning
- Learning activities
- Career resources
Library Services
Cast Members may check out resources in various formats
including books, audiotapes, videotapes and compact discs. These resources
enhance their personal and professional development and complement their
working and living experiences. The Disney Learning Centers team is constantly
supplementing resources based on leading business theories and trends.
Cultural diversity is an important focus of the Disney
Learning Centers. Cast Members can study various cultures and put theory into
practice daily as they encounter Guests and Cast Members from all over the
world. Language resources rate as some of the most popular activities in our
centers.
The Disney Learning Centers provide required and
recommended reading for Cast Members who are enrolled in Disney College Program
Education Courses. In addition to these readings, other topics focus on
improving Guest service, improving communication, change management, leadership
development and time management. These resources can prove invaluable to anyone
preparing for adventure in today's business world.
Computer-Based Learning
Every day, computers are becoming more important to the
future of business, and Walt Disney World® Cast Members
have the opportunity to improve their computer skills at Disney Learning
Centers. Computer tutorials cover topics such as Microsoft Word and Excel,
Front Page and Outlook 2000. In addition to computer programs, participants may
select tutorials that cover languages, marketing, accounting and finance. Cast
Members may use computers at Disney Learning Centers for Internet Research, or
check out certain resources including CD-ROMs if they choose.
Learning Activities
All Walt Disney World® Cast Members
are invited to attend learning activities offered through the Disney Learning
Centers. Learning Activities are one-hour sessions that cover a variety of
topics free of charge to Cast Members, who may have the opportunity to listen
to a Disney executive discuss his or her career path or investigate the
possibility of a career with Walt Disney World®
Entertainment, Finance, Marketing or another department. A representative from
Walt Disney World® Casting may offer resumé and
interviewing advice. The possibilities are endless, and a new calendar of
activities is published each month.
Career Resources
Disney Learning Centers have a vast collection of
resources that help our Cast Members focus on preparing for a job search,
including tutorials on creating a resume/CV, sharpening interviewing skills,
and more. Many of these resources are mentioned above.