kfc4u

have any of you guys heard about college works painting or tuition painters? can you tell me more about these management internship programs? they seem... kinda shady to me? i dont know. any feedback will be appreciated. thanks

kfc4u

anyone heard of this?

pattykk

College Works painters painted our house when we lived in Chicago, and I have seen their signs here in Ohio too. I think they are a legitimate company. They did a good job on the house, and their rates were good. The young men who did our work said they paid pretty well but that the work was pretty hard.

kfc4u

thanks for the reply, pattykk!

kfc4u

someone asked me about this again through a PM, so here's my response a year later:

I actually did an initial interview with a recruiter from one of the companies (I forgot if it was College Works or Tuition Painters). I initially thought it was kind of shady because it sounded too good to be true with the high income potential and all. But 'potential' is the key word; it is possible to earn a lot through their program, but you'll probably have to work very hard for that, and also make sure you don't lose your on your investments (buying products, advertising, etc.)

I also thought it was weird how they did their recruiting by either sending e-mails and by having a clipboard go around the lecture hall (without making a public announcement). After I put my contact info down, the recruiter called me, but she wasn't there to meet me for my interview... my guess was that this was done on purpose to screen out those who weren't serious about the program. So I had to set up another interview, and at the interview (which was very informal and took place at a table near an eatery in the student union), she basically just explained the program and gave me some brochures. I think it would be worth it to at least do the initial interview to check out if you're really interested in the program.

I ultimately decided not to do it for several reasons. I personally couldn't imagine myself rounding up a team of friends (or other random people?) and having them paint houses along with me in random local neighborhoods for the entire summer. And although I could probably learn a lot of management skills, I would rather have a big-name company internship on my resume than work at a relatively unknown company. Also, their recruitment methods (clipboard instead of internship fair) and interview (at an eatery instead of the career center) just didn't seem very professional.

That's just my take on it. I don't think it's shady but it certainly wasn't what I was looking for. Perhaps it might be right for you - I don't know?

hobofromdowntown

yeah, its a legit company blah blah blah i have one post and i can register multiple names as well, blah blah blha.

seriously, if you want to start a house painting business got o home depot, buy buckets of paint and hire some of teh guys hanging out at home depot.

Roger_Dooley

This thread has really brought spammers out of the woodwork.

If you want to participate in this thread, be sure you have an extensive posting history at CC. We welcome new members here, but this thread wouldn't be the right place to make your debut.

mrxalleycat

CWP...not worth my time ....