Business View Magazine - January 2024

number of spots available. “All of our students are provided with a coach who coaches them through all the different aspects of the business and all of these coaches have previously run successful businesses for multiple years. They [the coaches] provide training necessary for the students to run their businesses successfully,” Thomson further outlines. This just scratches the surface when it comes to the detailed training Student Works provides its talented student base. “The training starts in early December.We have an [in person] orientation and online orientation. It is a five-hour training where we talk about why the program works, how it works, what they need to get there, how to get their school structures Canadian families overwhelmingly, or at least the customers who choose us, love the idea that they’re supporting students. [These customers] see that there is this young entrepreneur who is keen, eager, and motivated, and then on top of that they’re going to be recruiting other students who are going to work on their home; they see themselves as being part of [the student’s] future. Dulux offers a complete line of value-added paint products as well as a wide range of specialty anti- rust paint and woodcare coatings. Committed to delivering high-performance solutions and quality products, we offer unrivaled technical expertise to meet customer needs. Our decorative paints enrich people’s lives by bringing visual delight and lasting care to their surroundings. You probably don’t realize it but, every day, wherever you go, you’re looking at our work. That’s because Dulux Paints, along with products from its parent company, PPG Industries, Inc. coat more surfaces than those of any other coatings manufacturer. From hospitals and schools to the house next door our products are chosen by professional decorators, contractors and do-it- yourself enthusiasts across Canada. We provide the service, expertise and product solutions to turn your toughest challenges into simpler tasks. Dulux Paints products are manufactured by PPG. PPG’s Architectural Coatings business in the U.S. and Canada is an industry leader in residential and commercial coatings, delivering the latest technologies and operational advancements through its strong portfolio of brands. It manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives and sealants for homeowners and professionals. 104 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01 STUDENT WORKS