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The Disney Institute Announces New Business Excellence Curriculum

The Disney Institute recently announced a new business curriculum for 2014-2015.

The series of accredited professional development courses were created to help professional navigate a dynamic business environment, deal with the evolution of social media as it is used in business, and address the shift in consumer expectations.

First Lady Michelle Obama to Give the Keynote Address at Disney’s Veterans Institute Workshop

First Lady Michelle Obama will give the keynote address at next month's Veterans Institute workshop at the Walt Disney World Resort.

The Veterans Institute workshop is a free program offered by Disney to inspire companies to employ servicemen and women who are transitioning to the private sector.

Disney’s ‘Heroes Work Here’ Co-Hosting Veterans Institute Workshop at Walt Disney World in November

Disney is hosting a free Veterans Institute this fall as part of its ongoing Heroes Work Here initiative to hire, train, and support military veterans. The Institute's goal is to inspire other companies to employ servicemen and women who are transitioning to the private sector.

The day-long event is planned for November 14, at Disney's Yacht Club Resort and is co-sponsored by Heroes Work Here and the Disney Institute.

Disney Institute Training In New York, Indiana

Recently, we brought you a story about the Disney Institute helping to train employees for this year's Super Bowl. It appears the Institute continues to branch out beyond Florida borders with its training.

Disney Institute Involved in Super Bowl Training

The NFL has teamed up with the Disney Institute for help with February's Super Bowl XLVI.

In an initiative called "Fans First," the NFL is partnering up with Disney Institute to train some 20,000 Super Bowl workers, including executives. The goal of the partnership is to impart some of the world famous Disney customer service to the employees of the Super Bowl.

February Marks 15 Years for the Disney Institute

Maybe you're familiar with the company, and maybe not, but the Disney Institute has something worth celebrating: they've been in business for 15 years. In February of 1996, the Institute opened its doors near Downtown Disney in the area that now is home to the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa.