Quick Question.

Hello all!

I will be applying for the Summer ICP in 2010, and I was just wondering when (at least, in the past) have the applications been due and when would be a good time to contact the recruiting agency. I'm assuming it would have to be sometime next year (2009), which I know isn't for awhile, but I'm one of those people who likes to be prepared

Thanks!

-merfsko

 

I was told a year before you want to go =]
But it could vary between countries, I'm not sure.

 

Well the applications for ICP summer 2009 opened on 1st August so I guess it will be around the same time for you next year. The best thing to do is to e-mail Yummy Jobs a bit closer to the time.

 

Thanks! I thought it would have to be around next summer, but I will definately send them an e-mail next spring!

And sorry to be such a bother, but I have another small question:
When I apply next summer, although I will have been accepted, I will have not yet started a semester at my university (I am currently a grade twelve student). But by the time my program comes around, I will have compelted my first year.
This does not effect the application process, does it?

Thanks again! I am so excited about this oppurtunity and want to know as much as I can, so thanks for putting up with me and my questions!
-merfsko

 

I think a lot of people here are in that situation, but I think the deal is that you've been to uni for at least a year and return for at least a term before you go onto the ICP, so long as you've been accepted and are going, then that should be ok.

But I've applied after my first year and will be going after my second, so I'm not entirely sure...?

 

same here. i will be going into my third year after ICP.

 

this is what is says on the disney website about the summer program:
The Summer Work Experience gives international students the opportunity to spend their summer break experiencing the Disney magic by sharing and interacting with Guests, learning important business philosophies, and making friends with people from all over the world.

While participating in this program, participants work in such roles as operations, merchandise, quick service food and beverage, life guards, and entertainment*. In addition to the valuable skills gained through the day-to-day responsibilities of their job, participants will have the opportunity to learn skills from Disney leaders, participate in special Cast Member learning activities and networking events, take advantage of our Disney Learning Centers, and gain work experience with one of the most admired companies in the world to their CV.

Participants in this program will work at the Walt Disney World® Resort on a J-1 training visa during their summer break from school. The J-1 Summer/Work Experience is, at maximum, a 90-day program.

To qualify for the Walt Disney World® International College Program, participants must:

Be at least 18 years old
Be a student enrolled in an accredited, degree-issuing college or university; and returning to school for at least one term following the program
Have good conversational English
Have an outgoing personality
Be willing to share a bedroom
We currently recruit for this program in the following countries:

Argentina

Australia
(up to 12 months)

Brazil
Canada

Hong Kong

France

Germany

Mexico
New Zealand*
(up to 12 months)
*Please contact Austrailia's agency to apply

Peru

Thailand

United Kingdom
To learn about how to apply, get in touch with the contact listed for your country on the "apply page" or contact Disney International Recruitment Office at wdw.int.recruiting@disney.com or call (00+1+407) 934-7470

 

I asked Kelly, and she said as long as you've finished your first year when you go, you'll be fine. But I know we travel on a slightly different visa so idk.
Email your contact and check, I guess

 

You'll be fine, as long as your in uni and going back into it.
I'm an odd one, because i'll be graduating just before i go...well technically its in november...but i finish my degree may/june time. I had to email ahead because they've only just started taking graduates again or something :S on the ICP.

If you're worried, just email them!!

 

Thanks all!

I was fairly certain it woulf be fine, but I'll double-check when I e-mail them about the application process later on.

If worst comes to worst, I can wait a year

Thanks, again.

-merfsko