College is a time when you should dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to the pursuit of knowledge, personal growth, and future career prospects both in and out of the classroom. It’s also a time that, for many students, comes with immense financial responsibility—but what if there was a way to both earn the money you needed to pay for tuition and education expenses and continue to chase your goals?
In this article, we’ll dive into why the College Works Student Professional Program (SPP) goes far beyond the average on-campus job to allow students to do just that.
Why the College Works Professional Program is an ideal business internship.
The College Works SPP isn’t your average internship or student job. It’s an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain real-world professional and entrepreneurial experience that works around their academic schedule by managing their own painting business. Here’s what makes the program so unique:
1. You’ll manage real-world projects
Unlike traditional internships where you’re making copies and fetching cups of coffee, College Works puts you in the driver’s seat of your own house painting business. You’ll be in charge of every step of the business process—from marketing your services, signing deals, and managing the completion of each project.
This means you’ll walk away from your experience with practical skills that give you an edge over your peers when it comes time to begin your career after graduation.
2. You’ll earn based on your performance
Most internships and student jobs don’t reward exceptional performance with better pay — but that’s not the case with the College Works program. Our compensation structure is designed to motivate interns to excel in their roles, which means that the more you effectively manage your projects, the higher your earnings can be.
3. You’ll set your schedule
The College Works SPP is a part-time commitment during the spring semester and a full-time commitment in the summer. Outside of those guidelines, however, our interns are empowered to set their own schedules so they can work without compromising their studies.
4. You’ll get invaluable mentorship
College Works is all about giving students the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. And while we trust that our interns are more than capable of stepping into the responsibilities of running their own business, you won’t be left to navigate the professional world alone.
Our team of marketing, sales, project management, and customer service experts will be there to guide you every step of the way. Their support will help you successfully manage projects and optimize your earnings, and will be the beginnings of a professional network that will carry you throughout your career.
5. You’ll make a positive impact on your community
At its core, the SPP program is about providing high-quality home improvement services. This means that as an intern, you’ll get to contribute to bettering your community while earning enough money to support your education, pay your expenses, or have a little bit of fun.
How to start your entrepreneurship journey.
Sounds good, right? Here’s how to apply to College Works’ Student Professional Program:
- Step 1: Learn more about the SPP. Check out our Prospective Intern page to learn a little bit more about the College Works Student Professional Program.
- Step 2: Apply! If you’re a full-time undergraduate student with a 3.0 GPA, access to a car, and a strong work ethic you meet the criteria to apply. Start your application here.
- Step 3: Interviews. If you meet our qualifications and make an impression on our team, we’ll contact you to set up a few rounds of interviews designed to showcase your leadership, work ethic, and ability to succeed.
- Step 4: Begin your entrepreneurship journey. If you’re selected for the SPP, you’ll spend your spring semester getting up to speed on everything you need to know to run your business. Come summer, you’ll manage projects, gain valuable skills, and contribute to your community while earning money.
Success is in session.
At College Works, we believe that learning should happen during every part of a student’s college career. That’s why we’ve designed this internship to give you an opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience you need to thrive as you begin your career after graduation, all while earning enough money to support yourself through your college years.
So, if you’re a college student ready to take control of your future in more ways than one, start your business today by applying here.