Disney Career Start Program

[jewjubean]

Yep thats what they told me today. But I would be careful they said the applications are going to change some. I've heard that the role checklist is going to change.Thats what they are saying on the facebook page. So I'm going to check before I fax mine in.

 

[MikeMike]

I'm Mike and as much as I relish the fact, I'm a 17-year-old high school drop-out.

Up until I started really reading into the CareerStart Program and the College Program I was sure that I wouldn't be eligible to apply for either, as I would not have a high school diploma.
So to my absolute delight, I found out that GED's are just as good.

Awesome!

Now, I've done just about as much reading on the CP and CS as I can handle for now, but I've still got one lingering question: Can one do the CarrerStart Program, then go on to do the College Program?

I believe I read that you can go from the CP to a Professional Internship, but I'm unclear as to wether or not you can go from CS to CP.

The reason I hope for this to be a possibility is the CS and CP just aren't long enough! I don't want to have to leave!

Should it in fact be possible, I would hope to do the CareerStart Program, finish, attend a community college in or around Orlando for a simester, do the College Program, then do a Professional Internship.


So tell me, are my plans way far-fetched? Am I in for a let-down?


Thanks in advance,
Mike.

 

[Wishing0nStars88]

I'm Mike and as much as I relish the fact, I'm a 17-year-old high school drop-out.

Up until I started really reading into the CareerStart Program and the College Program I was sure that I wouldn't be eligible to apply for either, as I would not have a high school diploma.
So to my absolute delight, I found out that GED's are just as good.

Awesome!

Now, I've done just about as much reading on the CP and CS as I can handle for now, but I've still got one lingering question: Can one do the CarrerStart Program, then go on to do the College Program?

I believe I read that you can go from the CP to a Professional Internship, but I'm unclear as to wether or not you can go from CS to CP.

The reason I hope for this to be a possibility is the CS and CP just aren't long enough! I don't want to have to leave!

Should it in fact be possible, I would hope to do the CareerStart Program, finish, attend a community college in or around Orlando for a simester, do the College Program, then do a Professional Internship.


So tell me, are my plans way far-fetched? Am I in for a let-down?


Thanks in advance,
Mike.

You can do the CS and then do a CP when you are then in college

 

[Narnia_citizen]

Hey!

Okay I was wondering if anyone wanted to tell me as much as they can about the interviewing process for the cs program? I am a Junior (getting ready to be a senior) and am very interested but the website didn't tell me much...

Basically I wanted to know what kind of questions they would ask. I am going to apply for the acting part of the program (Or whatever they call it 'cast member' I guess)

If there's anything else feel free to add it in. I don't mean to be so wide spread but I'm trying to learn everything I can on the cs program and the website doesn't say much.

Thanks so much!

 

[MaryPoppins86]

although i do plan on doing the cp for the fall 2010 season, i haven't been to college yet so i am still keeping my options opened for the cs. i was just on the both the wdw and the disneyland careerstart websites. why is the application up for the DLCS but not up for the WDWCS? just wondering about that. i though maybe if one location were not to continue the program then the other location would also discontinue. or is it whatever goes on in florida is completely different from whatever goes on in california?

 

[Meg13]

I have another question: is there anyway to know when applications open up before they do so? I want to be absolutely positive I have everything in order the first day they take them. I've got pretty much everything ready but the letter of recommendation (such a nerd, I know, since I know I can't apply till September). I just want to be as sure as possible that I have a good shot at getting a job.

Thanks!

 

[khancock]

I have another question: is there anyway to know when applications open up before they do so?

Sign up on the form on the page and they will send you an email. Official communication from them is really the only way to know for sure.

Things that you read on here, Facebook, or other places that aren't Disney may or may not be accurate (and usually not accurate tends to be the case).

 

[Meg13]

Sign up on the form on the page and they will send you an email. Official communication from them is really the only way to know for sure.

Things that you read on here, Facebook, or other places that aren't Disney may or may not be accurate (and usually not accurate tends to be the case).

Will do! Thanks!

 

[Praise2Him]

Has anyone called them lately or gotten more information? They were telling people it would be the end of March, if they started recruiting for Fall, and it's April 2nd and we haven't heard anything.

 

[chevyrules05]

Has anyone called them lately or gotten more information? They were telling people it would be the end of March, if they started recruiting for Fall, and it's April 2nd and we haven't heard anything.

I was at casting yesterday and talk to the careerstart office and they said they WILL be recruiting for fall '09 soon they said just keep checking the website and sign up for the news letter.



hope this helps


I made a another thread about this

 

[Praise2Him]

Thank you so much! I have hope now!

 

[Blixzit]

Sorry for bumping this post. But I'm a 19 year old drop out who got his GED in January (09). I realize that right there qualifies me for application into the CS program. I got an email a few days ago telling me that they are accepting applications for the Spring 2010 season (Feb - Aug). I'm thinking... yes. This is what I need. I've been trying to get a job for the longest time. I've been a Disney fan forever, and literally "grew up" in the parks since my dad has worked at Epcot since 1992!

Anyway, I just read this entire thread... every single post, which I've never done before on any forum, lol. I have some questions.

I've downloaded and printed out the 4 page application. I've filled it out but am not sure as to where or whom I'd get my letter of recommendation from, as I've never had a job before. I've never done volunteer work. I'm thinking that I should ask my teacher from which the school where I got my GED.

Also, on the website it says to have a cover sheet that reads "Attention: Disney CareerStart Program." when faxing the documents. I wasn't sure as to what exactly a cover sheet was. I Googled it and the results looked more like email info (from, to, subject, cc...). Should I just have a blank sheet with "Attention: Disney CareerStart Program." on it?

Lastly (for now, lol), how much money should I bring with me should I get accepted? I've read that around $300 - $400 is ideal, but I've also read about $500 - $600. For groceries and rent since you don't get a paycheck until like a week and a half after you start working. I would like to know so I could get an extra $100 or $200 just to be safe.

I'm sure I'll think of more questions later, lol. Thanks for everyone providing all the info in this thread. And congrats to all of you who've been accepted. I'm sure you had/having/going to have the best time EVER!

 

[NicoleRose]

the only question i feel qualified enough to answer is about the cover sheet lol b/c of my previous jobs

but yea, just write or type on a piece of paper "Attn: Disney Career Start Program" and then typically you'll write their phone number under that and underneath that, write "From: (your name)" and your fax number under it
hope that makes sense!
and make sure you stick it in as the first page of the fax

 

[Pecobill]

Sorry for bumping this post. But I'm a 19 year old drop out who got his GED in January (09). I realize that right there qualifies me for application into the CS program. I got an email a few days ago telling me that they are accepting applications for the Spring 2010 season (Feb - Aug). I'm thinking... yes. This is what I need. I've been trying to get a job for the longest time. I've been a Disney fan forever, and literally "grew up" in the parks since my dad has worked at Epcot since 1992!

Anyway, I just read this entire thread... every single post, which I've never done before on any forum, lol. I have some questions.

I've downloaded and printed out the 4 page application. I've filled it out but am not sure as to where or whom I'd get my letter of recommendation from, as I've never had a job before. I've never done volunteer work. I'm thinking that I should ask my teacher from which the school where I got my GED.

Also, on the website it says to have a cover sheet that reads "Attention: Disney CareerStart Program." when faxing the documents. I wasn't sure as to what exactly a cover sheet was. I Googled it and the results looked more like email info (from, to, subject, cc...). Should I just have a blank sheet with "Attention: Disney CareerStart Program." on it?

Lastly (for now, lol), how much money should I bring with me should I get accepted? I've read that around $300 - $400 is ideal, but I've also read about $500 - $600. For groceries and rent since you don't get a paycheck until like a week and a half after you start working. I would like to know so I could get an extra $100 or $200 just to be safe.

I'm sure I'll think of more questions later, lol. Thanks for everyone providing all the info in this thread. And congrats to all of you who've been accepted. I'm sure you had/gonna have/going to have the best time EVER!

The letter of recommendation and the short response form are no longer necessary.I asked about that in an email and they said that they werent.Also the applications will be changing.And if anyone wants proof I can forward the emails

 

[Blixzit]

The letter of recommendation and the short response form are no longer necessary.I asked about that in an email and they said that they werent.Also the applications will be changing.And if anyone wants proof I can forward the emails

Alright, that's a relief. When/how are the applications changing? Should I wait for them to change before sending mine in or should I just send it in ASAP?

 

[Simple_Motions]

Alright, that's a relief. When/how are the applications changing? Should I wait for them to change before sending mine in or should I just send it in ASAP?

The Applications already changed? Before they had the short responce and wanted the Letter. But now they only have the 4 pages. and Good luck guys! I sent my application down a few days ago. Im so excited!

 

[Blixzit]

The Applications already changed? Before they had the short responce and wanted the Letter. But now they only have the 4 pages. and Good luck guys! I sent my application down a few days ago. Im so excited!

Good luck to you too! What roles did you check in your app?
I'm totally sending my application in today. I can't wait any longer!!!! LOL.

 

[Simple_Motions]

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[Blixzit]

All of them except Custodial. I cant wait until I can interview~ (or that web based interview, im not sure if CS is doing it to or not) But im still so excited!

Awesome, I selected Attractions, Merchandise, and Costuming. If I have to, I will do Custodial but I REALLY don't want any F&B, quick or full service. This is so cool. How awesome would it be if we both got in and where neighbors or roommates? Which brings up a question... are the apartments co-ed? I think they are but I'm not sure.

 

[Simple_Motions]

Awesome, I selected Attractions, Merchandise, and Costuming. If I have to, I will do Custodial but I REALLY don't want any F&B, quick or full service. This is so cool. How awesome would it be if we both got in and where neighbors or roommates? Which brings up a question... are the apartments co-ed? I think they are but I'm not sure.

The complexes are Co-Ed. but not the aparentment itself. Boys are with the boys and girls are with the girls. but you can be in the same complex.