Tourism Graduates Recruited By Disney In America (event)
28th April 2009
Four ex-students from Bath Spa University have started jobs with the Walt Disney Company in America. The four, who all graduated last summer with a degree in Tourism Management from the University's School of Science and the Environment, are now working at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
The Bath Spa University graduates - Natalie Oatey, Paganne Evans, Thomas Barnes and Navin Mohindra - were recruited by Disney following a successful careers fair at the University in April last year, which was attended by UK representatives of the world's best-known theme park operator.
Employed as part of the Walt Disney World International College Program, the four are undergoing training at Disney University to learn about different aspects of theme park operations. They have also attended courses on brand management and hospitality organised by the University of Central Florida at Rosen College.
Natalie is working at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Paganne is at Hollywood Studios, while Thomas is based at Epcot and Navin at the All Star resort. All have a variety of job roles including hotel reception, guest relations, food and beverage and hospitality.
Alan Marvell, Course Leader for Tourism Management at Bath Spa University, said: "I am so proud of these Tourism Management graduates. They all achieved good degrees and are now gaining a vast amount of knowledge and experience from working with a global company like Disney."
Natalie Oatey said: "It's such an amazing experience. We are all so thrilled to be here as there are only 26 British students and graduates on the Disney International College Program."
Navin Mohindra and Thomas Barnes said: "We are having a great time, we even saw the Space Shuttle launch whilst looking out of our bedroom window."
Adam Powell, Bath Spa University's Head of Employability, commented: "Employers in the UK and overseas are continuing to benefit from the fresh talent emerging from Bath Spa University. Businesses are engaging with the University in ever more creative ways - from raising their profile on campus at careers fairs, employer events or through our industry mentor scheme, to assisting us in the design and delivery of degree programmes to give our graduates the best chance of success in the increasingly competitive world of work."
Bath Spa University's next Graduate Recruitment Fair takes place on 15 October 2009. Businesses and employers interested in participating should contact careers@bathspa.ac.uk
