info on CP at WDW

[h2odivers]

Dumb question but I'm new to the Disboard. Someone please give me the basic info on what is the and how to get into the WDW college Program. Have niece how said she would love to work at WDW when she finishes college. Would this program benefit her by getting her foot in the door when she graduates? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. I KNOW NOTHING about the program.
thank you

 

[TheRustyScupper]

A Primer:

1) College Program is for college students to work at WDW.
. . . they earn cheap wages and stay (usually) in WDW housing
. . . they work a minimum of 30-hrs per week in WDW jobs
. . . they have some choice as to the discipline in which they work
. . . they "might" be able to choose resorts, rides, food, janitor, etc
. . . they usualy work from a quarter to a semester
. . . in some cases, they can get college classes and credit
. . . they interview at their school or a nearby school with a program
2) Experience
. . . it is mainly a big party, but, kids can learn valuable work experience
. . . it may or may not help when placed on a resume for other jobs*
. . . it may or may not give them a "leg up" to work at WDW after grad *
3) Conclusion
. . . it is normally a good time for the kids and worth the effort
. . . in most cases, past attendees recommend it
. . . kids will not get rich or come back with excess cash
. . . in many cases, their pay is subsidize by parent's allowance


* Depending upon interviewer and how the student explains their experiences.

 

[h2odivers]

thanks for the info

 

[taigirl87]

Let me change/clarify one thing, interviews are no longer done in person. All of them are done over the phone. It's also no longer required to attent a presentation to apply. My school doesn't have a presentation anymore, and only two recruiters.

 

[ORLYkelly]

Check out their website!
It has lots of info

 

[disneydizzy2]

My daughter applied and got accepted but does not know how to present it to her college and what the steps are now to ok with the school?