He started out as a student manager and now oversees all of the student managers in the region. Heller said in addition to useful business skills, student managers learn invaluable communication and sales skills. He said such traits make students who have been through the program attractive to employers. Heller said, in order to help students, Tuition Painters has formed close alliances with other companies that look to hire students with strong management and leadership skills. Heller said the paint crews benefit as well as the student managers.
Crew members are able to work with other students in an active and outdoor environment.
Heller said the company recruits students from a variety of sources and then leads them through an application and interview process. He said the numbers of applicants has increased in recent years. Lake said Tuition Painters recently merged with its competitor, Student Painters. The company is looking to continue its growth and expand more into the Northeast, he said. One Web site.