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Disney inaugurates Dreamers Academy
 
Indiantelevision.com Team
(23 January 2008 9:00 pm)
 

MUMBAI: Walt Disney World Resort opened the doors to 100 creative and imaginative teens from all across the United States at the kickoff of the Disney's Dreamers Academy.

Designed to provide high school students with creative and non-conventional career opportunities, Disney's Dreamers Academy took place in a creative classroom, providing the young dreamers access to the magic behind Walt Disney World Resort.

Working with nationally syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey, Disney developed the innovative programme for launch during "The Year of a Million Dreams" and scheduled activities to occur during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, a national celebration of the ultimate dreamer.

Throughout the three-and-a-half days, Disney cast members, executives and celebrity guests shared their experiences for success including tips on networking, making a good first impression, job interview skills and finding the right career path. The 100 teens also had the opportunity to enjoy Disney's world-class theme parks.

Walt Disney World president Meg Crofton led the welcome ceremony by announcing that, due to the overwhelming response from young dreamers, Disney's Dreamers Academy will return to Walt Disney World in 2009.

Celebrating his 51st birthday, Harvey hosted the event with Walt Disney World president Meg Crofton and Disneyland Marketing VP and Walt Disney World VP of multicultural marketing Xiomara Wiley.

The programme culminated with a graduation ceremony featuring noted entrepreneur Bob Johnson, founder of BET Networks and current owner of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats, as the keynote speaker.
 
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