Student Task Force is a Dunwoody business started by Dunwoody High School grads Matthew Moss and Gavin Horne after the school’s Academy of Finance, led by Steve Fortenberry. It hires local students for hourly jobs like pressure washing, junk removal, moving, landscaping, cleaning, organizing and dog walking. Call 844-440-3156.
Matthew Moss and Gavin Horne talk about how the Academy of Finance at Dunwoody High School, and mentor Steve Fortenberry, set them on the path to starting their own business.
Their company, Student Task Force, offers pressure washing, junk removal, moving, landscaping, cleaning, organizing and dog walking. If you need any of that, call them at 844-440-3156. They’re all about serving Dunwoody while giving younger students real work experience.
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The Academy of Finance at Dunwoody High School
The Academy of Finance teaches students marketing, accounting, business ethics and management, and it goes way beyond the textbook. Seniors actually start their own companies.
That’s where Matthew and Gavin got their first taste of running a business. Matthew called the program structured but really motivating, and both of them credit Steve Fortenberry, who leads the program, for pushing them and still mentoring them after graduation.
How Student Task Force Works
The idea is simple: connect local students who want work with neighbors who need help. Pricing is hourly, so you can get an hour or two of help without hiring a big crew. That’s perfect for retirees, busy families and anyone with a project that’s too small for a full-service company.
- Pressure washing
- Junk removal
- Moving help
- Landscaping
- Cleaning and organizing
- Dog walking
- Tutoring, which they were adding at the time of this episode
Training the Next Generation
Student Task Force doesn’t just hand out jobs. Matthew and Gavin train their team on customer service, time management and leadership. For a high schooler, it’s a first job that actually teaches you something.
Built on Word of Mouth
In a town like Dunwoody, word of mouth is everything. They’ve built their name one job at a time. As Gavin put it, “Dunwoody is such a tight-knit community, and that’s what we love about it. It’s our hometown, and we want to serve it with the best service possible.”
Hangouts and What’s Next
When they’re not working, they’re hanging out around Dunwoody Village. Next up, they want to grow their services and maybe take the model to other communities, but Dunwoody stays home base.
My Take
I’ve spoken to the Dunwoody High School Finance Academy before, and it’s one of the coolest programs in the city. Student Task Force is proof it works. Hire them for your next project and help a local student earn some money. Learn more about Dunwoody High School.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Student Task Force
What is Student Task Force?
A Dunwoody business started by Dunwoody High School grads Matthew Moss and Gavin Horne that hires local students for hourly home and yard jobs.
What services does Student Task Force offer?
Pressure washing, junk removal, moving help, landscaping, cleaning, organizing and dog walking.
How do I hire Student Task Force?
Call 844-440-3156.
What is the Academy of Finance at Dunwoody High School?
A business program led by Steve Fortenberry where students learn marketing, accounting, ethics and management and start their own companies senior year.