Overview
Introduction
College Works Paintings Internship Program provides college and university students a chance to run their own house-painting business—a unique opportunity to build business management and leadership skills. Past interns say it was “a group that pushes you to be the best version of yourself” with “extensive training that taught you how to run your business." One lists “pay, real-life experience, networking, professional development” as the highlights of the program.
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How To Apply
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All applicants participate in a 5-step process:
The first meeting is an initial phone call where you will learn the basic overview of the program from the recruiter.
If you are qualified, you'll sit down with an executive for a one on one interview to ask questions and go over the details of the program from start to finish.
If the company feels you would do well, you enter the research phase where you will be given info about the company background, awards, press and allow you to interview past interns about their experience.
Next step is a 20-minute phone interview to go over the research phase.
The last step is an interview with the vice president who will make a final hiring decision.
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About the Program
College Works Painting provides its interns with “the outside the classroom” experience they need to find their edge and excel in the business world. The company's vision is to deliver a hands-on, world-class learning experience about the mechanics of the professional world. The internship empowers students to run their own local businesses, manage their own crew of people, and provide a service within their commun...
About the Company
Founded in 1993 and based in Irvine, CA, but operating in 11 states, College Works Painting hires more than 2,000 college students to paint more than 3,000 homes every single year. The company mostly completes exterior paint jobs in the residential market. College Works is fully licensed and insured and has general liability and workers' compensation insurance. The company also offers a one-year complimentary guarantee of quality and extended warranties.
Intern Reviews
- “Finding a work/life balance was difficult at times with longer weekly hours. The company culture and people are absolutely spectacular, one of the best I’ve ever experienced”
- “Super competitive workplace, and it was super cool. Everyone is super hungry to be successful. It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed it.”
- “The environment in the company is amazing, I've made lifetime friends being in this company. All of the positive energy and hard work you have to do in this internship really does pay off in the end.”
- “The culture and work/life balance is good; you must be willing to put in the work independently, though.”
Why Intern Here
College Works is one of the leading business leadership internship programs in the country. We give undergraduate students an extraordinary opportunity to build a competitive resume and gain marketable leadership skills by teaching them how to manage their very own painting business. We help you develop and demonstrate a strong skillset encompassing business ethics, communication, organizational management and sales, along with a firm understanding of the mechanics of leadership applicable to any profession. It’s not just about the money you can earn, it’s about the first real-world experience you’ll get running a business, learning about leadership, management and entrepreneurship.
Getting Hired Here
- “Very professional and real-world interviews. Prepared me a lot for future interviews.”
- “They were very honest about the responsibilities.”
- “The interview process was intense, but after doing the internship, it makes sense why they had to be picky with their choices.”
- “The interview process is multiple stages and very competitive."