Club members present at the event on August 3 will be introduced to a wide variety of career opportunities with leading home services franchisors
COLUMBIA, Md., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Authority marksa leading home services company, today announced its partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs Greater Washington to organize an entrepreneurship day for Club members Thursday August 3. During this action-packed day, Club members will visit Woofie’s Ashburn–Lansdowne and DoodyCalls from Northern Virginia to discover the ins and outs of the two home services brands, as well as the rewarding career paths available to young people in the franchise sector.
Raise awareness Workforce Readiness Program available to Club members nationwide, Authority Brands rolls out the red carpet with Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Washington providing teens in the community the opportunity to explore different interests and passions. During the event, club members will meet local franchise owners of Woofie’s, a professional pet care company, and DoodyCalls, a pet waste disposal company, over lunch and learn about their own experiences as business owners and their best career advice.
“We are delighted to welcome the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and its members at our Woofie’s and DoodyCalls facilities. Through this partnership, our goal is to interact with adolescents in meaningful ways and help prepare them for life and work experiences,” said Heather McLeod, Chief Growth Officer of Authority Brands. “By introducing Club members to these two franchises, they will see first-hand what it means to manage the day-to-day operations of a business and how we can help young people like them develop the skills needed to succeed in their careers.” This is a rewarding opportunity that we look forward to and we hope that it will be the first of many more events that we organize with the Club. »
“On an ongoing basis, we seek to connect with businesses in our communities that can support our efforts to ensure boys and girls from all backgrounds have equal opportunities to succeed. Authority Brands, Woofie’s and DoodyCalls are the perfect partners to help us achieve this goal. And much more. We are confident that this partnership will make a big difference in the lives of these adolescents,” said LeVar A. Jonesdirector of programming and advocacy for TEEN at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.
Earlier this year, Authority Brands announced its national partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to address the uncertain future and competitive job market that many young people across the country face. This, in addition to other initiatives such as the one planned for early August with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan and America’s Swimming Pool Company, is part of Authority Brands’ increased efforts to give back to the communities they serve across the country.
To learn more about the event or Authority Brands’ partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washingtonvisit www.authoritybrands.com Or www.bgcgw.org.
About authority marks
Based at Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands companies include 15 leading home services franchise brands: America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, The Junkluggers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, 1 Hour Heating and Cooling, Screenmobile, STOP Restoration and Woofie’s. Together, these brands offer home services in more than 2,000 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchisees. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting the growth of individual franchise owners by providing strong marketing, technology and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.
About DoodyCalls
DoodyCalls was founded in 2000 by Jacob and Susan D’Aniello in Northern Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C.. In 2004, the company began franchising its pet waste disposal business nationwide and established its headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia. DoodyCalls serves 23 states and District of Colombia with dog waste collection with consumer and industrial services. For more information about DoodyCalls, visit www.doodycalls.com.
About Woofie’s
Founded in 2004 and franchised since 2018, Woofie’s is the first and only franchise in the professional pet care services industry to offer combined pet sitting, dog walking and mobile pet spa services . They further stand out for their fully customizable services and their focus on customer service. Today, sixteen locations are open and operational in the United States. For more information, visit www.woofies.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Washington
Boys and Girls Clubs Greater Washington (BGCGW) was founded in 1886 and is one of the largest affiliates of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. BGCGW is a leader in youth development, serving children and adolescents each year through Washington, D.C., Maryland And Virginia. Today’s BCGGW evolved through the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Washington before the organization merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Metropolitan Police in 2003. BGCGW offers low- to no-cost after-school and summer camp programs. These programs fill vital gaps in academic and artistic enrichment, character development, and healthy living. BGCGW helps boys and girls from all backgrounds and creates a positive environment in which children are encouraged to set their ambitions and develop the steps necessary to achieve them. With 98% of high school seniors graduating from Club Kids and 95% of seniors pursuing four-year degrees at a college or community college, BGCGW is often the catalyst between other community organizations, schools, parents and local government. BGCGW is committed to continually improving the “optimal club experience”; constantly analyze areas for growth and improvement to ensure high-yield impacts in the lives of our country’s youth. For more information, visit our website at BGCGW.org.
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