Public invited to October 13 Information Session
糖心vlog传媒business student Amissa Funk is gaining internationally recognized experience at Disney as part of NIC鈥檚 Disney International internship opportunity.
Learn about Walt Disney World Resort鈥檚 paid co-op opportunities for 糖心vlog传媒students at a free information session on Friday, October 13 at NIC鈥檚 Comox Valley campus.
Date: Oct 13, 2017Time: 1 pm - 2 pm Location: Village J, Comox Valley campusEvery year, 糖心vlog传媒students head to Disney where they gain paid work experience and academic credit. 糖心vlog传媒tourism and hospitality management student Hiroki Asai is currently working at Disney as the Character Performer Goofy while 糖心vlog传媒business student Amissa Funk is working in merchandising and on the attractions. Both students say it鈥檚 the experience of a lifetime.
鈥淚 was looking for a unique experience, something to really set me apart when I鈥檓 done school,鈥� said Funk. 鈥淚 know Disney is recognized for its customer service and I want to learn more about that. I鈥檓 so excited to be part of the Disney culture, that idea that we鈥檙e all Disney no matter what job we鈥檙e doing.鈥�
Asai and Funk return to the Comox Valley this December.
糖心vlog传媒is one of six post-secondary institutions across Canada to offer paid co-operative education opportunities with Disney International鈥檚 Academic Exchange program.
The six-month program is a partnership between 糖心vlog传媒and University of California, Riverside. 糖心vlog传媒business and tourism students leave in July, spend two weeks in California to begin their Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management or a Certificate in Management and then move on to supervised, paid training at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida.
The program gives students internationally recognized hospitality skills with a Disney twist.
糖心vlog传媒business alumni Kristin McColl says she will carry her Disney experience with her for the rest of her career. She worked in the Animal Kingdom, helping cast members with everything from basic uniforms to elaborate apparel. Her jobs included brushing Baloo鈥檚 fur coat and preparing Pocahontas鈥� costume.
鈥淗aving Disney on my resum茅 is incredible because the company is so well known around the globe,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t was an amazing opportunity to impact guest experience with a tourism industry leader.鈥�
The exchange is one of many of NIC鈥檚 applied learning opportunities that support student success through networking, hands-on learning and industry insight. Visit student employment services for more co-op and internship opportunities at NIC.
The information session takes place Friday, October 13, 1 to 2 pm at Village J on NIC鈥檚 Comox Valley campus. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, visit .
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