College Pro Overview
College Pro has been connecting hardworking college students with homeowners needing painting and window cleaning services since 1971. Founded in Thunder Bay, Ontario, the College Pro headquarters is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. College Pro franchisees operate in 28 states in the U.S., and in 7 Canadian provinces.
With many imitators, College Pro began the student led painting and window cleaning industry. Students work to pay for school, but are also mentored by the company and franchisee to help guide them into careers with business experience already gained. Nearly 25,000 homes are serviced by College Pro each year.
College Pro Job Information
College Pro has three opportunities: franchise management, painting techs, and window cleaning techs. The outdoor nature of the work and the use of student labor means that businesses are active during the summer. College Pro makes its mark by selective hiring practices and extensive training, both for the franchisees and the techs.
They create an environment of hardworking, reliable, and conscientious people, launching solid careers with a good, character-building foundation. They emphasize their management and leadership training programs. Out of more than 25,000 applicants, they select around 700 per year to enter their franchisee program, who then employee 7,000 workers.