Student Works, the largest and most successful student painting business in Canada, is in the business of creating leaders by recruiting, training and coaching the best students across Canada.
Be A Business Leader
Year 3 was awesome! I did $200k in sales and grew tremendously. I improved from year to year with painter turnover, customer satisfaction, and profitability. I ended up putting in less time overall and...
Mackenzie
Third Year, Cochrane
In the first year the business had a healthy margin. I restructured my credit card debt, paid off equipment costs, made enough for living expenses and had money for second year marketing. The second year...
Daniel
Second Year, Edmonton
I operated a business for 4 seasons and that helped me discover that I want to be in business. The work culture is at the next level, all are driven people at a young age that are on track to be business...
Connor
Fourth Year, Lethbridge
In my very first year I completed $185K. I was studying business at university and wanted to know what it is like to run your own business. There is no excuse not to be successful. I met a lot of great...
Amy
First Year, Kamloops
You can learn an aspect in school and then apply that aspect with Student Works. I was looking for a Co-op or internship, saw some friends do Student Works and thought I could do better than they did....
Cole
Fourth Year, Port Moody
After painting for 2 seasons with Student Works I took on the challenge to run the Franchise myself. Running a business during covid required quick adaptation to a new situation and to stay calm. I learnt...
Lauren
Third Year, Mission
The Program
The Program
Student Works is with you every step of the way: getting started, finding customers, completing the job, providing you with the training, knowledge and support to run your own business in your home town. There are no up front fees for a student business with Student Works Painting.
Why Student Works?
Student Works helps guide students towards the ultimate goal of owning their own business.
For Students
For over 30 years, Student Works has been in the business of helping university and college students run their own summer painting business.
For Parents
The idea behind Student Works was to create an opportunity to learn more about business and life in one summer than previously possible.
