Disney Cruise Line Disney Dream Hosts Career Panel for Fort Lauderdale High School Students

What the students and crew that enjoyed that day are sharing about it:

  • Tyler Hilaire, a senior student at McArthur High School and a Junior Achievement Career Bound Ambassador: “I joined the Junior Achievement Career Bound program because I want to learn about how to advance in a professional work environment to pursue my dream jobs. I learned today from Disney Cruise Line that there are so many interesting careers in this industry."

  • Panelist Gabe Biser: “Being part of the cruise industry has been an incredible experience, and I am grateful for the mentors who guided me along my career journey. “It's an honor to share my experiences with these students, and I hope to inspire them to explore industries they may not be familiar with.”

  • While Disney Dream was in port, the line partnered with Junior Achievement of South Florida to host a career panel for students participating in JA Career Bound, a program designed to help build work-readiness skills and gain knowledge of local industries.

  • Students spoke to several Disney crew members and officers who work in a range of areas, including human resources, guest services and entertainment. Crew shared details about their roles, life at sea and tips for pursuing a maritime career.

  • Disney’s donation supports the Junior Achievement Career Bound and Pre-Apprenticeship programs, including a special marine service technician track that educates students about the maritime industry, marine basics, and engine fundamentals.

  • Disney Cruise Line announced new community investments with Junior Achievement South Florida to mark its arrival to Broward County and the grand opening of its dedicated cruise terminal at Port Everglades.

  • Disney Cruise Line and Broward County have a 15-year agreement that includes a minimum 10.6 million passenger movements, and three 5-year extension options that could add another 11.25 million passenger movements.

  • The agreement provides for one ship to homeport at Everglades year-round, joined by a second, seasonal ship in 2025 and I am excited to hear about this DCL ship.

  • Visit DCLJobs.com to explore available roles and to learn more about cast and crew benefits with Disney Cruise Line.