The Shanghai Disney Resort announced on Friday that it will be exploring Chinese local talents through the launch of its "Shanghai Disney Resort Talent Class" later this year.

The initiative will team up with 10 academic institutions and aims to employ fresh graduates who have developed their talents and have shown passion in their work.

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During a news conference in Shanghai, Philippe Gas, Shanghai Disney Resort's general manager, said that the program would incorporate world class practices to fully exploit the various Chinese talent and culture.

"We are committed to partnering with local authorities and educational institutions to support the further development of Shanghai and Yangtze River Delta's service industry," Gas said.

He further added that the resort's ultimate goal is to employ 98 percent of its staff locally, according to China Daily.

Lara Tiam, the deputy president of the human resource department in the resort, explained that both part-time and full-time opportunities would be available.

"This year, the resort has plans to recruit 2,000 employees on a part-time or full-time basis," Tiam said. "The vacancies will be tailored to the disabled population."

Once completed, a normal class should be able to host between 30 and 50 students. Anyone who wishes to join has been advised to apply as an intern and join other personnel who are training at the Disney Resort in Florida.

Currently, there are various internship roles available for students including makeup artists, animation designers, and mechanical technicians, to name a few.

Shanghai Daily noted that Shanghai Polytechnic University was one of the first institutions to start the initiative on Friday.

Yu Tao, the president at the university, welcomed the initiative, saying that it would not only help the country's tourism sector but also enhance the education system.

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