We are really trying to build that overall, well-rounded citizen who gives back to their community. Disney Aspire Welcomes University of Arizona to Its Network of Educational Providers Fourteen additional degree programs now available to Disney's 90,000+ eligible hourly employees and Cast Members in the company's 100% tuition-paid education initiative And it all came full circle when I was lucky enough to be named a School of Communications Distinguished Alumna back in 2017. 0000008968 00000 n Cast Members may pursue bachelors degrees in fields that range from biology to nursing to education, along with masters degrees that range from digital forensics to mechanical engineeringto business. More than 13,000 employees are currently enrolled and 2,600 have already graduated. Many of his classes Eligible cast members have access to benefits for every life stage, such as fertility and adoption services, parental leave options, and additional family support resources, including legal assistance, caregiving, and financial wellness among others. Now in regards to the Disney Aspire program, this one I feel a little iffy about for several reasons. "This is just the first step in working together to help build a better tomorrow for Orange County and our community. Flexibility with online enrollment, online learning and a choice of schools and programs. We are a university that is driven and focused with providing our students with every opportunity to not only be the future engineers and teachers and scientists in the area but also to be the future leaders serving on boards and in executive roles, Rubalcava said. Stay connected with all things #DisneyCastLife around the world. This is an amazing commitment that Disney is making in all of us, Ledbetter says. 0000019677 00000 n ,'y_c.x4"!PDBix@mRH< 3_&MIX$`5%_>]JH.fKxEysO\Qh{ CY&y=pq-|):D8KXWu)3 l0^6ef4u.f@(ZD9v\,D~0=`na:t"~R~?Cxchp6(U+rtN*{>PjEB[p3L1]( Vlh>tKq&ROu[Y3eod Guild provides higher-education opportunities for working adults. May 23, 2019. Im proud to work for a company that values its employees and continues to invest in them, Noah said. Adding UCF to this prestigious network of schools will provide our Cast Members with even more options to create the futures they imagine.. together. With our Disney Aspire program, eligible hourly Cast Members receive 100% of tuition paid upfront for partner institutions! Like many Aspirers, Yolanda Flores, an usher at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, has found invaluable resources that extend beyond her coursework as she pursues her studies online and re-learns how to be a student after a long break. Contact Guild Education to find out the latest program details. using his degree to help keep our operations moving forward in new and Sign up to receive new job alerts and company information based on your preferences. | The program covers tuition, application fees, required books and course materials. In short: I have no doubt we will all be achieving greatness Event Details When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Disneyland Resort Casting Center 700 West Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92802 Those desiring to attend CSUF will complete the Cal State Apply application, and for employees who are accepted into both programs, tuition will be fully prepaid. In California alone, more than 29,500 of our employees are eligible to enroll.