Michael Tschanz, director of engineering technology and analysis at Walt Disney World and a member of the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»Foundation Board, spoke to students about working in technical fields at Disney as part of a daylong slate of events at the University to connect students with career opportunities at the company.
Michael Tschanz, director of engineering technology and analysis at Walt Disney World, shared with 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»students the many ways they can put their technical expertise to work in a career with Disney.
Tschanz spoke with students at the University recently, during Disney Day at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly. The daylong event featured presentations by Tschanz and Disney recruiting officials, as well as informational tables about Disney careers, resume sessions, and on-site interviews.
βThereβs a broad range of interesting topics, so I hope they see the wealth of opportunities that I think we have for the company and how they can be part of working for one of the most magical places in the world,β said Tschanz, who is also a member of the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly Foundation Board.
Throughout the day on Feb. 23, students were able to learn about career opportunities available at the company, ranging from highly technical positions in engineering fields to others in food and beverage.
Michael Tracey, a freshman majoring in business analytics with a concentration in logistics and supply chain management, was excited to talk with the Disney personnel on campus. Tracey works at Disneyβs Magic Kingdom theme park assisting guests on Main Street USA. He talked to recruiters about a possible internship in strategic sourcing.
βI love working for the company,β said Tracey, a native of Pennsylvania. βI really want to work my way up in my major there.β
Disney representatives said the company encourages employees to do exactly that, promoting a culture of internal advancement at the company.
This is the first time Disney engineers have come to campus to engage with students about careers in engineering and technology.
βWe are fortunate to have Disneyβs engineers engage with students on this level because a number of our students aspire to design theme park attractions and today they were given an opportunity to learn how that could become a reality,β said Pairris Jones, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs associate director of career development. βOnce again, the hard work of our faculty has paid off and even companies like Disney recognize the caliber of student 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly has.β
Tschanz said itβs critical for companies like Disney to support 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly students in the pursuit of their STEM degrees.
βItβs important to the future growth not only of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³», but of the country as a whole, that we continue growing in the STEM areas,β he said. βWe want to be part of anything we can do to help.β
The event was part of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs Corporate Impact Network in partnership with 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs Career Development department.
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