Community

Progress comes only when we match our beliefs with real-world action, in our company and in the world at large.

National Geographic HBCU Media Scholarship Program

Providing scholarships to students exploring factual storytelling and film making at one of six qualifying HBCUs.

Tinker Lab

Introducing innovative ways of learning through experimentation and story creation with digital media.
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Disney Dreamers Academy

Providing an immersive learning experience giving kids motivation, guidance and skills to realize their dreams.

ESPN and My Brother’s Keeper Alliance

Encouraging youth to define their aspirations and map out the futures they envision.

Disney Musicals in Schools

Igniting a passion for storytelling by building sustainable theater programs in under-resourced public elementary schools.

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Animation Studios Inspiring Future Storytellers

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios share their talents with aspiring young creatives.
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Black Employee Experience

Investing in our Black talent and creating a pipeline for Black professionals through partnerships and more.

Reimagine Tomorrow Conversation Series

Employee-focused events highlighting our DE&I efforts with the aim of sparking dialogue and building community.
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Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator

Mentorship and opportunity for underrepresented filmmakers to produce a Disney+ original short.

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Creative Talent Development & Inclusion Team

Connecting writers, producers, directors and crew to opportunities in the media and entertainment industry.

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Executive Incubator

Providing on-the-job executive training in an apprentice-style environment that includes mentorship and events.
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Apprenticeship Program

A thoughtfully designed initiative providing concrete opportunity for the next generation of outstanding talent.

National Geographic: Field Ready Program

National Geographic kicks off its third year of the Field Ready Program aimed at promoting diverse and inclusive storytelling.

Explore the Making of the Reimagine Tomorrow Platform

In 2019, Disney partnered with Neon Butterfly, an external, diverse supplier, to build on the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.