GUIDE Program - Disney Careers

10ProgramGUIDEEducationOur education program is designed to give participants a comprehensive, experiential-learningopportunity which will provide them an unparalleled enhancement to their academic and professionalcareers.Participants’ ability to guide their learning is what makes Disney’s Internships & Programs morethan just a work opportunity. While on the Program, participants choose from multiple educationalopportunities to incorporate into their program to enhance their experience.The Education component is a requirement of your family member’s program experience and theymay be able to earn college credit for taking the courses. Participants will enroll in one class per termbased on their program length and school requirements.Collegiate CoursesEach of the Collegiate courses are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education(ACE). Students have required textbook readings, research papers, and group projects. The AmericanCouncil on Education recommends each of the following courses for three semester hours of credit. Eachof these courses consists of 11 sessions, meeting once per week for three to four hours in length.This is a mandatory part of your family member’s program experience and they may be able to earncollege credit for taking the courses. Participants will enroll in one class per term based on theirprogram length.Corporate AnalysisThis course provides an organizational exploration of the company and covers a variety of topicsincluding its corporate history, structure, governance, performance, and culture. In addition, studentswill learn more about our company’s concepts around innovation & technology, globalization, history &heritage, community responsibility, and diversity & inclusion.Marketing YouThrough participation in this course students learn how to market their skills of communication,customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision-making, self-management, and creativethinking. Key elements include the development of a career focus and a personal marketing plan thatencompasses the creation of a cover letter, résumé, and networking strategy. Students must pay forcourse materials and textbook.Seminar CoursesThe Seminar courses are designed to share Disney-specific information with the students, provide anoverview of our Lines of Business and offer networking opportunities with Disney executives and leaders.Each of these series consists of nine to eleven sessions, meeting once per week for three hours in length.Professional Development Study: The Business of Show BusinessThe purpose of this class is to provide the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the lines ofbusiness that comprise the Disneyland ® Resort; learn more about the many career options availablewithin each line of business; and gain an insight into the presenters’ personal career development.Each class is led by a different group of Disney senior management.Leadership Speaker’s SeriesThis unique offering allows participants to hear executives (VPs/Senior Directors) share their stories ofchallenges and triumphs as a leader. Participants will learn what each speaker believes makes a goodleader, how experiences are translated into leadership skills, and teachable moments from the speaker’sexperiences. By learning how our executives have made a difference as leaders in their work andcommunity, participants will discover success strategies they can apply to their own lives and careers.