Disney Career Start Program

[snowprincessofAK]

but isn't the housing only for CP not CS?

 

[csaribay]

but isn't the housing only for CP not CS?

Yeah, currently housing is only available for the Disneyland College Program. Never know what the future might hold though- I think it's reasonable that in the future (possibly even next season) they could extend it to that resort's CareerStart Program.

 

[JaimeRay]

Sweet, well I'm applying for next Spring in September.

 

[browneyedgal]

NICE! The housing aspect was the only reason why I didn't apply for the Disneyland program, so I'm really excited that that won't be an issue anymore

A little off topic, but since I'm 22, I believe I'm too old to participate in a CS term after I complete the Fall 08 program (unless I extend.....?). Also, I'm looking into going back to college. With that said, I know Disney offers classes that you take during the CS program and can receive college credit for, but do you have to register with a college/university before you begin the courses? Or, do you register and receive the credits after the classes are complete? Also, does every school recognize and give credit to these Disney courses, or are there only a select few?

Lastly, I believe that you only have to complete one semester of college to participate in the CP. So, if I take the courses that Disney offers during my CS program (and receive college credit for them), does that count as a semester, and will I then be able to then participate in the CP?

Sorry if I'm not being clear- I'm having difficulty typing down what I'm actually thinking, heh It's all a little overwhelming.....

 

[csaribay]

NICE! The housing aspect was the only reason why I didn't apply for the Disneyland program, so I'm really excited that that won't be an issue anymore

Well, I don't want to mislead anyone... while I personally think that it would be reasonable for them to extend Disneyland's Housing Program to include CareerStart, I don't have any information on whether or not this will happen. It really could go either way, and we won't know anything officially until that site is updated for the coming season(s).

A little off topic, but since I'm 22, I believe I'm too old to participate in a CS term after I complete the Fall 08 program (unless I extend.....?). Also, I'm looking into going back to college. With that said, I know Disney offers classes that you take during the CS program and can receive college credit for, but do you have to register with a college/university before you begin the courses? Or, do you register and receive the credits after the classes are complete? Also, does every school recognize and give credit to these Disney courses, or are there only a select few?

For now, the application requirements aren't age-based (so whether or not you're 22 doesn't matter too much) but rather if you're within 48 months of your high school graduation or GED. However, odds are that after the Fall 08' term, you will no longer be qualified to participate on a new program, since you will likely have passed that 48 month window. It's worth noting that an extension, if offered, doesn't currently take this into consideration (as long as you have a positive record, you should be able to extend if you'd like).

As far as college credit goes, it depends on each school. Since course performance is reported to the American Council on Education, if your school recognizes or considers ACE-recommended courses, you'd stand a good shot at recovering credit for any applicable courses you take. Though not completely comprehensive and exhaustive, take a look at the Credit Acceptance Benchmarking Report for additional info. You'll also want to contact your academic advisors/counselors for additional guidance.

If you aren't able to get credit through your school, you may be able to do so through other schools via transfer credit.

Lastly, I believe that you only have to complete one semester of college to participate in the CP. So, if I take the courses that Disney offers during my CS program (and receive college credit for them), does that count as a semester, and will I then be able to then participate in the CP?

Sorry if I'm not being clear- I'm having difficulty typing down what I'm actually thinking, heh It's all a little overwhelming.....

Not quite... one semester of college coursework at a college or university is required to participate in the College Program. Credit accrued as part of the CareerStart program probably wouldn't qualify (so that's to say that you'd need one semester of course work in addition to any CS/CP classes you take).

Note that you also must be an active full time or part time student with at least one class at the time of application in order to qualify for the College Program.

 

[JaimeRay]

For anyone applying for the Spring 2009 session here is a facebook group for us to get to know one another and share our application process. You can also join if you've done the program and want to provide insight. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17274532645

 

[GeJohnO]

I'm in a living situation where I may end up getting my GED.

My 18th birthday is on Feb. 9th, would this be too late of an arrival for Spring CS?

Thanks!

 

[JaimeRay]

I don't know if you have to be 18 to do the program... you might have to be.
If so you must be 18 by the arrival date. And as long as you have your in the process of getting your GED then you should be good there, seeing that it wont be 48 months since you'd have received it.

 

[carlwitac]

"NOOOO the CS program can't be full I had time left!" jk

im safe with my attractions job at WDW in the CS Program, good luck to those still trying to find a place left in the program,


Just remember it could be worse you always have the Busch Gardens, Sea World, and Universal Studios job openings, and we all know working for the Mouse is better than the rest.

 

[Loren']

Hey, Im new here so hello to you all and congratulations on getting accepted in the career start programs I was just wondering if anybody could help me with a couple of questions I have about the disney career start program.

I am from the UK and was wondering if I would be able to do the career start program?

And also, how long does the career start program last for?

Any help would be greatly appriciated
Thanks for your time, Loren x.

 

[Joanna71985]

Hey, Im new here so hello to you all and congratulations on getting accepted in the career start programs I was just wondering if anybody could help me with a couple of questions I have about the disney career start program.

I am from the UK and was wondering if I would be able to do the career start program?

And also, how long does the career start program last for?

Any help would be greatly appriciated
Thanks for your time, Loren x.

The Career Start is only for people in the US, unfortunately. However, there are 2 different programs for international people. There is the Summer Work experience (which is 3 months long, I believe). Link here: http://www.disneyinternationalprograms.com/summer.html

There is the J-1 Academic Exchange Experience Program. According to the website, it runs 5-7 months, or a full year. Link here: http://www.disneyinternationalprograms.com/j1.html

Finally, there is the Cultural Representative program. This program runs about a year long. Link here: http://www.disneyinternationalprograms.com/crp.html

 

[Loren']

I am so annoyed, this would have been the absolute perfect program for me, I am so upset. Thanks for all your help anyway, and I have checked those and they don't really appeal to me, but they may have to do. I absoultley love the states and disney and I will be a high school graduate so this would have worked out perfectly. I have no other way of getting to the states and working at disney Thanks anyway x.

 

[arabesque1]

I was wondering what the difference between the College Program and the career start program is? Which one is better to apply to?

Someone told me that if you work for Disney long enough they will pay for college....is that true?

Also how do you know which job to apply for? (Attractions, costuming, etc.) How do you know what each job does?

One more thing...If you live near Disney and have no need for the housing what happens then? Do you have to live there or not?

 

[Joanna71985]

I was wondering what the difference between the College Program and the career start program is? Which one is better to apply to?

Someone told me that if you work for Disney long enough they will pay for college....is that true?

Also how do you know which job to apply for? (Attractions, costuming, etc.) How do you know what each job does?

The difference between the CP and CS is that you have to be in college to do the CP, and the CS is for people who have graduated HS (but not in college). Also, there are not that many roles offered for the CS, and less check-in dates (only 1 length for each season). If I had to choose between the 2, I would go with the CP.

The roles would be up to you. There is a description for each role here:
http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/students/role_descr/onstage.html

And here is the career start website: http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/careerstart/wdw/index.html

Oh, and welcome to the DIS!

 

[Meg13]

Hello! I'm a junior in high school, and I am an avid Disney fan! I've always planned on doing the CP, but I was wondering if it was just as well to do the CS, too? I mean, the more time at the World, the merrier!

Another question: when you go, does the field you apply to have to do with your declared major? I plan on being an English major, and none of the areas of the program have anything to do with creative writing, really.

Thanks!

 

[Ahhhhshley]

Hello, My name is Ashley and I will also be applying to the Career Start Fall 2009 program. Im really really hoping I get accepted because you can only apply within 4 years of graduating high school and I graduated June 2005. I just learned about this program and I want it so bad! I chose not to go to college and start working instead and so I dont qualify for the College program and I would really love to have a career at disney! Does any one no of anyone that is applying that didnt just graduate?? I hope I still have a shot!

 

[jewjubean]

You should be okay getting into the CS program. Im applying and I've been out of school for almost 2 years his may! Just let them know how much you want this and maybe it will turn out for the better!

 

[AngelNeedsMAGIC]

Hello, My name is Ashley and I will also be applying to the Career Start Fall 2009 program. Im really really hoping I get accepted because you can only apply within 4 years of graduating high school and I graduated June 2005. I just learned about this program and I want it so bad! I chose not to go to college and start working instead and so I dont qualify for the College program and I would really love to have a career at disney! Does any one no of anyone that is applying that didnt just graduate?? I hope I still have a shot!

I don't know much about the CS program, as I did the CP. However, I was told that you had to receive your G.E.D or High School Diploma within 48 months to be eligible. Don't quote me on that, but I wanted to make sure you knew exactly so you could cover all corners.

I may be wrong though, so sorry! Other than that, Good Luck!!

 

[jewjubean]

Ha I called and asked and as long as your accepted before June of 09 you are good to go! I would call and make sure you get the same answer. I also asked when the applications came up and they are supposed to be posted on the 11th!!! YAY. Who's getting up at the crack of dawn?

 

[Ahhhhshley]

Ha I called and asked and as long as your accepted before June of 09 you are good to go! I would call and make sure you get the same answer. I also asked when the applications came up and they are supposed to be posted on the 11th!!! YAY. Who's getting up at the crack of dawn?

I already have my application filled out and my reference letter done. Do you mean that the E-Presentation will be posted on the 11th?