Student Painters

It's crew kit building day! MI General Manager, Steven VanGorp, is hard at work making sure everything is prepped and ready to go for our branch managers. Thank you for all your help Steven! #yeaainternship #studentpainters #SherwinWilliams #workhardplayhard #studentinternship

JUST ARRIVED: Your Sherwin-Williams Crew Kits! Lot's of moving parts and excitement as we gear up for the opening of your businesses this summer. Enjoy this sneak peak of delivery day! Thank you to the incredible team at Sherwin-Williams for all of your help and support throughout the years. #SherwinWilliamsPartner #yeaainternship #studentpainters #entrepreneurinternship #summerinternship

YEAA alumni, Sammy Lee, interned with us from 2018-2019. His experience running a business in the program paid off in ways he couldn't have imagined! Sammy's time as an entrepreneur enabled him to land an internship with pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly, leading him to a full time position. In episode 67 of the #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast, Sammy discusses how interning with YEAA helped him land the company of his dreams. Available now on Apple Podcast's and Spotify! #alumni #success #yeaainternship #studentpainters #entrepreneurmindset #internshipopportunity #applynow

Applying for jobs right out of college can feel daunting. With hundreds of other new graduates applying for the same positions, it can be hard to find ways to stand out amongst the crowd! In Episode 79 of the #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast, we interview Anna Ostrowski. Anna is now the Strategic Account Manager at Henry Schein. Anna reveals key traits she looks for in an applicant, and the questions she asks them, that help her decide if they would be a good fit for the company. If you are expecting to graduate soon, you do not want to miss out. Tune in to the Leaders Across America podcast and learn valuable tips from Anna of what you need to do to get an elite job coming out of college! Available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. #yeaainternship #studentpainters #internshipopportunity #entrepreneurship

In episode 76 of the #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast we interview Jenna McBride. Jenna was majoring in finance and entrepreneurship with a passion for the business field. Jenna started as a branch manager in 2019-2020 then soon was promoted to regional manager from 2020-2022. In this episode, you'll hear about Jenna's success in the program, focusing on strategies that can help any new manager. Jenna will discuss how she built her marketing and painting teams, emphasizing the importance of using social media to find new hires. She'll also share her initial fears and how she overcame them, along with the challenges she faced during her first year, especially due to COVID. Tune in to #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast, available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to learn about Jenna's Journey with YEAA! #yeaainternship #studentpainters #entrepreneurmindset #internshipopportunity #applytoday #business

Wishing you all a Happy Easter! - your family at YEAA. #HappyEaster #yeaainternship

In Episode 68 of the the Leaders Across America Podcast, we interview Joe Delia, who is now the CEO of Infinity Group, Operating Principal at Keller Williams Paint Creek and Somerset, and founder of the Delia group. Joe interned with us back in 2004 through 2008 and has since gone on to become a huge success in the real estate business. In this Episode, you will learn how his massive successes tie back into his core values and how he finds top talent for all of his companies within the real estate space. Tune in to #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast to learn more about Joe Delia's Journey, his experience at YEAA and how it transformed him to be where he is today! #yeaainternship #studentpainters #entrepreneurmindset #success #internship #applytoday

Jordan Ames was an intern with us in 2014-2016. In high school he had a passion for football and basketball due to his competitive nature. When looking for internships, he came across YEAA, and knew it would be perfect for him. Jordan shares how he learned the benefits of under-promising and over-delivering in his first year at student painters. He will also share how he landed his dream job at the Hubspot and how YEAA helped him develop crucial skills that he will use for the rest of his life. To learn more about Jordan's journey, listen to episode 13 on the #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast (available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify)! #yeaainternship #studentpainters #Alumni #StudentInternship #Internship #entrepreneurmindset

On Episode 14 of the Leaders Across America Podcast, we sit down and interview Logan LaMance. LaMance was an intern with us back in 2018 while attending Clemson University. While joining YEAA, he calls his first year the "most transformative year of his life"! Fast forwarding , Logan LaMance now owns his own business, Kanga LLC, which appeared on Shark Tank and in a Mr. Beast video. To learn more about Logan LaMance's experience at YEAA and how he created his business, Kanga LLC, listen to Episode 14 on #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast, available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. #yeaainterrship #StudentPainters #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

In Episode 95, we interview Christopher Goldman who interned with us back in 2016. He started as a Branch Manager and finished his time here as a Regional Manager. Today, Chris is the owner of Dahlia Homes, a real estate investment company specializing in property management, acquisitions and construction management in South Carolina. In this Episode, Chris talks about his most important takeaways from the program and his journey to becoming an entrepreneur in the real estate space. Listen to the #LeadersAcrossAmericaPodcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! #yeaainternship #studentpainters #Entrepreneurship