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Alumni Testimonials
Marissa Brubaker
Bowling Green State University
"I would definitely come back if I had the chance to. It is an amazing program and amazing group of people. When I found people that were hardworking, motivated and looking to make a difference I knew this would be for me."
Charles Bohl
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
"I really encourage anyone going through this program to take the journey into the discomfort zone. Once you become part of this program it’s really going to open up a new world to you. It's changed my life tremendously."
Rachel Dorsey
West Virginia University
"Being able to say that I ran a successful business at 20 years old is something that sets me apart from other people. This internship really helped strengthen my resume and who I am as a person and as a professional."
Sammy Lee
Indiana University
Austin Hines
University of Cincinnati
Matt Mongiat
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
"Running a crew of five painters you have the opportunity to be in charge, but also learn what your leadership style is. Take a risk, do something that puts you a little out of your comfort zone, and great things can happen."
Jacob Ignasiak
University of Michigan
"I was inspired to join YEAA because of the experience I was going to gain, the network of people I would be around and the earning potential. It was head and shoulders above anything else out there."
"I was a design student from a small town and wasn’t into business, but I went to YEAA and won Entrepreneur of the Year. This internship has got me where I am today and i know i'm a totally different person because of it!"
Brian Rossini
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
"For me, Student Painters was the most pivotal experience I have ever had. The environment I was in, the people I met and the experience I gained is really a big part of who I am today. I couldn't recommend it more."
"When I first joined YEAA my Freshman year, I was a very shy and introverted person. I was looking for an avenue to put my untapped potential into. I always told myself I was a hard worker and I wanted an avenue like this to prove that."
Mike Lamorgese
University of Dayton
"The skills that I learned through Young Entrepreneurs includes: sales, marketing, time management, being a leader, managing a budget, accounting, and finance. I still use all of these skills today career."
Emily Kovac
Michigan State University
"If you are considering this I would definitely recommend it because it will change your mindset and outlook on things. It will give you so much experience that you cannot get anywhere else."
Andrew Dennison
University of Michigan
"If you’re thinking about joining, it’s hard work but you will get more experience here than anywhere else. I think it’s an incredible opportunity to grow your skill set and set yourself up for a really amazing career."
Brittany Belding
University of Michigan
"I definitely learned communication skills, responsibility and accountability. I was just talking with the CEO about getting out what you put into it because that 100% is what this is. It is a great culture for sure."
Cameron DelBen
Bowling Green State University
"At the end of the day, I love what I have been able to do. No other company gives you the opportunity to run your own business. Not many 18 year olds can say they've had the opportunity to run a $78,000 business."
Alex Zdrinca
Michigan State University
"I chose Student Painters because I don’t have much experience and I just wanted to set myself apart from my peers and gain real world business experience. This is like a real world MBA."
Nick Rossol
Western Michigan University
"I can say I’ve learned more than I ever imagined while having fun doing it. I learned people and problem solving skills while developing confidence and have grown in almost every aspect because of this internship."
Adam King
Michigan State University
"I was looking for something that would provide me with real world business experience and professionalism skills. It's safe to say that I got all of that and way more out of this internship!"
Cole Waligura
West Virginia University
"Young Entrepreneurs helped me get interview opportunities with two of the big four accounting firms. Everywhere I have interviewed has been extremely impressed with the idea of someone so young running their own business."
Aaron Griffin
Michigan State University
"You’re really going to get further in a year with this program than you’re going to get anywhere else in five years. I found out I was the one holding myself back and made a decision to overcome that problem."
Kevin Froggatt
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
"The main reason I did this internship was to prove to myself I could run my own business. I can honestly say I have a better work ethic than most thanks to Student Painters. Now I am ready to take on the world."
Michael Zlonkevicz
University of Michigan
"I took on the internship because I figured it’d be a good way to get the experience to land me another internship or get experience of running a business. I got a lot of growth personally and professionally from it."
Alex Dalpiaz
Clemson University
"Everyone has an internship on their resumes. These days you have to figure out how to separate yourself. The story you develop from this program is second to none. This is the best opportunity if you are looking to get ahead in life."
Mason Johnston
Bowling Green State University
"The communication in talking to customers during sales and working with employees really helps you for anything you do in life. I really know how businesses work nowadays. This internship has really benefited me."
Kate Anderson
Ohio University
"A few things I learned from this internship are how to delegate, sales skills, how to talk to people I don't know, how to present myself in a confident way and how to work with people as a team."
Joe Schuit
Southern Illinois University: Edwardsville
"YEAA taught me a wide variety of real life business experience. I learned what I really liked and disliked about each area of business and it helped me lock in on what part of business I like doing the most, which is sales. "
Michael Plunkett
Ohio State University
"I started in this company as a freshman and stayed for 6 years. I would be nowhere near where i am in life and have the amazing opportunities i have now if it wasn't for my internship with Young Entrepreneurs."
David Knollman
University of Cincinnati
"Going into my senior year, I had the opportunity to interview with my top-choice company, Amazon. I landed that job before I graduated and 100% attribute it to the fact I was able to go through the YEAA program and make it a success."
Danny Robinson
Central Michigan University
"This is a great resume builder and will put you a leg up compared to everyone in your age group. You get real life lessons that transcend into the rest of your career and can carry them with you for the rest of your life."
Christian Chasmer
University of South Carolina
"I contribute a lot of my success to Young Entrepreneurs. You will receive the skills but you're also going to get empowered with the ability to create your own destiny in life, and that's really what Young Entrepreneurs is about."
AJ Mida
Central Michigan University
"I was excited to hear that as an 18 year old I would have the opportunity to run my own business with little money invested. Some skills I developed were hiring, leading, marketing, sales, and working with customers."
Simon Fraser
Ohio State University
"I have always craved a challenge to see what I am made of. In this internship you will take away life skills, confidence and business acumen, but most of all, you’re going to take away a really strong network of hardworking, like minded individuals."
Dillon Welliver
Michigan State University
"I ran a 110,000 branch and I profited over 25,000 in one summer. I have grown a lot in trust, leadership, and management. And those are the most important things for career growth."
Ian Scott
Jackson Community College
"The experience I had at YEAA helped me land a six figure sales position. I was able to move out into the city, get this awesome job, and really enjoy the opportunities i've been able to possess and accomplish because of this program."
Sherv Sadr
University of Massachusetts
"The reason that I did this and what inspired me to join Young Entrepreneurs was the culture and the resume booster. The experience, the hands on hard and soft skills of life and business has been invaluable for me."
Charles Beck
Michigan State University
"Marketing, Time Management and People skills were some of my biggest takeaways from the internship. I used to be very shy. I'd tell anyone thinking the internship to be persistent for sure and do not give up. Try as hard as you can."
Logan LaMance
Clemson University
"Student Painters changed the entire trajectory of my college experience and also my life. It inspired me to become an entrepreneur and it gave me the skills and tools to execute that. "
Colleen Harlan
University of Wisconsin - Lacrosse
"There's so many benefits to the program I don't even know where to start. I learned so much about myself and what my strengths and weaknesses are. Ultimately it helped me decide on what career path to take.
Danny Rice
University of Cincinnati
"Not many people in the course of a lifetime, much less college, get the opportunity to actually run their own business. When you are doing it this young in life and this early in your career it is a huge accomplishment!"
Jordan Ames
University of Massachusetts
"The skills that I learned going through this experience were amazing. The repetition of finding unique ways of marketing and selling was invaluable. It really set me up for the rest of my career."
Joel Puthoff
Wittenberg University
"I learned so many things related to management & sales skills, and how to make money. In the end it's about the business you build, the team you manage, the experience you gain, and the challenge you put yourself through."
Aaron Griffin
Michigan State University
"To say I'm thankful for this opportunity is an understatement. I was never on my own, I always had people I could reach out to for support if and when I needed it. It’s amazing when I reflect on this experience and realize how invaluable it is."
Chris Moore
Southern Illinois University: Edwardsville
"Coaching our interns to start up and run a business opened my eyes to life as a full time business consultant. My goal now is to impact the business community the same way that we impacted college students here at YEAA."
Sean Nastase
Lansing Community College
"I think the most important thing about Student Painters, is it will get you in the door other places. They will look at this on your resume and see somebody who ran their own company, followed a business model and was successful with it."
Ben Arwine
Miami University
"I joined Young Entrepreneurs because I was looking for opportunities to grow personally and professionally. That’s exactly what I got through this program. I developed skills that have helped me become a better business leader."
Logan Bryant
Miami University
"This program gave me the tools that I needed to be a better student, it taught me how to manage processes, and it really taught me how to be an ultimate leader in any career that you go through."
David Ploesser
University of Missouri
"One of the skills I learned through Young Entrepreneurs Across America was what it means to bet on yourself and achieve the goals you set. There's never a better time than when you're in college to take on an opportunity like this."
Alecia Hitchman
Bowling Green State University
"I wanted to see if I could do it and also wanted to prove people wrong. I don’t think I would be where I am today if it weren’t for this opportunity. My career is in sales and I think this internship helped me get to this point in my career. "
Craig Barry
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
"The program is the most rewarding, and proud thing I have ever done.You learn very fundamental, but often overlooked, business strategies about communication, customer service, and sales that will help you in any direction you go."
Marissa Brubaker
Bowling Green State University
"Student Painters helped me pay off the rest of my college tuition. If you are willing to be coachable and you are willing to work hard and if you are willing to show up every single day this is definitely something that could change your life. "
Dillon Welliver
Michigan State University
"I ran a 110,000 branch and profited over 25,000 in one summer. I have grown a lot in trust, leadership, and management. This experience helped me get a job at one of the largest tech companies in the world."
Kevin Martignetti
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
"My confidence grew massively and I learned sales skills, management; I got to manage over 20 people through that spring and summer. I would recommend this program if you are trying to grow as an individual or push yourself."
Larry Lucas
Miami University
"The more you put into this internship, the more you will get out of it. This opportunity helped me immensely. I feel like I'm a stronger business student, better communicator, and now it's helping me with my own family business."
Julia Whiteleather
University of Pittsburgh
"I took this internship to get some firsthand experience with managing a business. This internship strengthened my emotional intelligence, communication skills and taught me that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to."
Phil Serzo
Western Michigan University
"I developed a ton of skills through Young Entrepreneurs. It’s helped me do so many things in my twenties that I don’t think I would’ve been able to do without having the foundation from Young Entrepreneurs."
Matt Buhl
Central Michigan University
"This opportunity taught me what it meant to work hard and how to build a relationship in sales. The life experiences that I gained is what has helped me become a broker for USI Insurance."
Matt Scherer
Bowling Green State University
"If you are the type of person that is looking to make a difference in your life and your future, YEAA is definitely a place for you. This program will teach you all of the skills you need to run a successful business."
Jillian Walker
Central Michigan University
"The skills I learned with selling, management and every aspect of business really helped me grow into who I am today. I grew both personally and professionally here. Don't pass this opportunity up, it will change your life,"
Joe Osterfield
Baldwin Wallace University
"The skills that I learned from Young Entrepreneurs were leadership, accountability, people skills and generally just being more prepared for the job market than any of my other peers. The benefits really are endless from this program."
Mike Praeger
CEO of Avidxchange
Ben Arwine
Miami University (OH)
Logan Bryant
Miami University (OH)
Kaylee Bert
Central Michigan University
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Kayla Faustyn
Michigan State University
Noah Ellinger
Kalamazoo College
Scott Snyder
Miami University (OH)
Reilly Lewis
Grand Valley State University
Ben Cummings
Oakland University
Elijah LeMar
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Josh Marsh
Miami University
Christina Daniels
Michigan State University
Cameron Patterson
Wright State University
Jenna McBride
University of Dayton
Fernando Tenasaca
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Lauren Walmsley
Wayne State University
Brock Ritzhaupt
Ohio State University
Raechel Kaiser
Central Michigan University
Gabe Elias
Bridgewater State University
Craig Barry
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
Ben Colledge
Western New England University
Haley Avila
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
Patrick Gorman
University of New Hampshire
Ben Steenkamp
University of Connecticut
Davio Pignotti
Western Michigan University
Brooke TerMarsch
Liberty University
Angie Johnston
Clemson University
Joe Torres
Walsh College
Craig Barry
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
Ben Colledge
Western New England University
Haley Avila
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
Patrick Gorman
University of New Hampshire
Ben Steenkamp
University of Connecticut
Davio Pignotti
Western Michigan University
Reagan Wilson
Oakland University
Chase Lawson
Clemson University
Alyssa Capling
Central Michigan University
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