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INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION FORM (IDF) Employer Information Organization: College Pro Address: 9725 Third Ave.

NE, #204, Seattle, WA 98115 Phone: (509) 499-5233 Fax: Email address: slane@collegepro.com Website: www.CollegePro.com Contact name: Steve Lane Title: Human Resource Developer Description of organization: For 40 years, College Pro has been giving students and recent graduates real-life management experience by giving them the opportunity to run their own business for the spring and summer. College Pro is a franchise student development company with over 350 student managers operating across the U.S. and Canada. Since 1971, we have developed over 10,000 Franchise Manager interns by providing a world-class leadership training program and small business management experience. The manager program is designed specically for individuals who want to gain a real edge over their peers and add unparalleled experience to their resumes. It is also one of the most challenging and rewarding positions available today and can turn into a full-time career after graduation. College Pro is dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility in a number of ways. We award scholarships to our student workforce, sponsor different children's organizations and continue to take steps to reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We are also partnered with a number of like-minded entrepreneurial organizations such as DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), Delta Epsilon Chi, SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise), CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization) and Pi Sigma Epsilon. OUR VISION Our Core Purpose: "together, realizing potentials" Our Mission: To provide exceptional management and leadership training to young entrepreneurs through realworld business experience. For our customers who have shown belief in young entrepreneurs: To deliver a service that will be recommended to others. For the people who are, and will always be, part of our story: To embrace challenge, innovate and excel. Our Values: Deliver what you promise Respect the individual Have pride in what you do To be open minded to possibilities

Internship Information Title of position: Franchise Manager Number of openings: 3 Deadline: February 30, 2012 Duration of position: Spring & Summer 2012 Start date: Late Winter/Early Spring End date: End of Summer Available: Spring/Summer Days/hours per week: P/T Spring, F/T Summer--exible with school schedule Location: Boise Compensation: paid Duties/responsibilities: College Pro is looking for individuals who want to gain experience in all aspects of running a business. You will develop skills in marketing, selling, hiring and controlling the nances of a business. We will train you in the skills necessary to run a business and consult with you every step of the way. We are looking for individuals who are interested in running their own business. College Pro offers hands-on management experience that will be invaluable in your post-college career. As a College Pro manager you will develop and rene your communication and management skills. You will also learn how to manage your time and your nances. As a College Pro manager you are running your own business and responsible for all aspects of the business. You will coordinate a marketing campaign with College Pro that includes a direct mail program and professional materials. Estimate, sell, schedule and manage painting jobs. Recruit, train and manage 8-12 employees. Manage all of the nancial aspects of your business. We assume that you dont have any experience in running your own business. It is our job to teach and train you. You will receive training and on-going support from a full-time College Pro General Manager. Training sessions are scheduled on three separate weekends in the winter/spring to accommodate scholastic schedules. General Managers will make periodic eld visits to your outlet and offer one-on-one training and feedback. Financial planning sessions are conducted in small groups in the spring and summer. Throughout the spring and summer, weekly goal setting and review sessions are held between you and your General Manager. Benets of the Position: - Skill development in College Pros world-class learning/development program (see below for a list of skills) - Strong resume builder which makes you marketable to future employers - Experience in managing/running your own small business - Earnings potential unmatched in summer job market - Great culture to work in and be a part of The following skills will be used and attained as an College Pro Intern: Marketing, Estimating and Sales Project Organization/ Goal Setting Customer Service and Satisfaction Recruiting, Interviewing, Hiring and Leading/Managing a workforce Managing the Financials of a Business Our internship is one of the more challenging ones out there, but that's where real world experience comes from. We are looking for motivated students who want to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in the real-world. Requirements: Valid Driver's Licence.

This is a paid Internship so must be legally able to work in the US. Qualications: Open to ALL majors. Prior business experience is NOT required. Open to all academic levels including Undergraduate and Graduate students.

Application procedures: Email resume to slane@collegepro.com and apply online at www.CollegePro.com

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