Acceptance Criteria

Clarification of Class Schedules and Instructors
The outlined curriculums are a summary of the course titles within the Household Service Management programs. The grouping is by category to identify the amount of information that is provided throughout each course. The scheduling of specific courses is dependent upon sequencing of each module and course, and considers availability of the instructors and outside locations. Travel to other companies must be coordinated with the individual company and will vary from one class session to another. If a guest instructor is unavailable, every effort will be made to reschedule that class for another time. A planned class with a guest instructor may not be able to be rescheduled during a course. In this event, alternative material will be substituted. Credits from another institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We do not guarantee transferability of our credits to another institution without written agreement between that institution and Starkey International.

Institute Policies and Procedures
Starkey International has been training in the Household and Private Service Management profession since 1989. We know how to identify appropriate individuals for the Household, Estate, and Personal Assistant Service Management Professions. To assure that you are provided the appropriate amount of time to plan for your education, please submit your Admissions Application and Deposit at least three months prior to the start date of your requested course offering. Prior to all course start dates, Starkey International conducts an Acceptance Committee meeting. This group is comprised of our Directors of Education, Placement, Admissions and other members of the Starkey team We consider each applicant, their background, references, results of interviews, and written Personal Statement. Students who are accepted into the Certified Household Management program, the Certified Manager’s Program or the Certified Personal Assistant Program are considered to have the necessary personalities, prior work experiences, education and desire to succeed. Being accepted into a program does not automatically guarantee course completion or placement. The program expects the student to possess an ample degree of self-motivation, desire, and personal commitment to succeed.

Acceptance Criteria – Household Management Program
Acceptance into the Household Management Program (360 curriculum hours) is based on specific criteria established by Starkey International and requires adherence to certain terms. Application to Starkey International Institute is open to all persons who qualify and desire career training in the Household and Private Service Profession. The Institute reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant for admission. Acceptance is granted by Starkey’s Acceptance Committee and is based on the following conditions:

Students will be given the opportunity to attend the eightweek Certified Household Management Program by proving their aptitude, talent for and commitment to service, and demonstration of good character and ethical background. This can be accomplished by presenting a work history in any service position and quality references. Any professional experience must be verifiable through references from previous employers. Previous training, education, and/or experience are considered in the admissions process in qualifying for the Household Management (eight-week) or Manager’s Course (four week) Programs.

However, due to the uniqueness of the Household Management Profession and Certification process, credit cannot be granted in lieu of full course completion. Employer-sponsored and military students are subject to the same admissions procedures and policies as other student applicants.

Acceptance Criteria – Certified Managers Program
Acceptance into the Manager’s Program (255 curriculum hours) is based on specific criteria established by Starkey International and requires adherence to certain terms. Application to Starkey International Institute is open to all persons who qualify and desire career training in the Household and Private Service Profession. The Institute reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant for admission. Acceptance is granted by Starkey’s Acceptance Committee and based on the following conditions:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of Documented Managerial Experience
• The student should have a minimum of 3 years of Professional Employment in such fields as Hotel/Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Security, Housekeeping, Cooking, in-home Catering, Event Planning, Concierge, and other Private Service related careers
• An official High School or College Transcript, graduation date and 60 hours of Post Secondary Education
• Be Computer proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and the Internet.
• A Stable Employment History
• A minimum of Three Letters of Reference verifying your Aptitude for a Service Career
• Minimum of 30 years of age or demonstration of Specialized Service Skills
• A completed application form and Registration Fee
• 150 word Personal Statement articulating your Service Aptitude
• Clear Criminal Record, Driving Record, and reasonable Credit History
• Demonstrated proficiency in the English Language
• Be willing and able to Perform Physical Tasks required in Private Service

Experience will be reviewed by the Acceptance Committee to verify if the student is eligible to enroll in the four-week program.

Students will be given the opportunity to attend the fourweek Certified Manager’s Program by demonstrating their expertise in a particular field that is applicable to the household setting. This can be accomplished by presenting a certificate from an approved training program or by having the equivalent of certification in terms of professional experience. Any professional experience must be verifiable through references from previous employers. Previous training, education, and/or experience are considered in the admissions process in qualifying for the Household Management (eight-week) or Manager’s Course (four-week) Programs. However, due to the uniqueness of the Private Service Management profession and Certification process, credit cannot be granted in lieu of full course completion. Employer-sponsored and military students are subject to the same admissions procedures and policies as other student applicants.

Acceptance Criteria – Certified Personal Assistant’s Program
Acceptance into the Personal Assistants Program (180 curriculum hours) is based on specific criteria established by Starkey International and requires adherence to certain terms. Application to Starkey International Institute is open to all persons who qualify and desire career training in the Private Service Profession. The Institute reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant for admission. Acceptance is granted by Starkey’s Acceptance Committee and based on the following conditions:

• An official, 60 hours of Post Secondary Education or 2 year College AA Degree with transcript displaying a Graduation Date
• Demonstration of a Stable Employment History
• A minimum of Three Letters of Reference verifying an Aptitude for a Service Career
• A strong background (three years or more) as an Administrative or Executive Assistant
• Be Computer proficient in MS Office software to include Word, Excel and Power Point and have advanced skills utilizing Outlook contact and calendar functions
• Have strong Written and Oral Skills including Grammar, Punctuation and Personal Presentation
• Have a valid Drivers License and Passport
• Minimum of 30 years of age or demonstration of specialized skills
• A completed application form and Registration Fee
• 150 word Personal Statement articulating your Service Aptitude and Personal Assistant Skills
• Clear Criminal and Driving Record, reasonable credit history
• Be Willing and Able to perform the Administrative Skills required to be a Personal Assistant to a person
  within the High Net Worth Market

Experience will be reviewed by the Acceptance Committee to verify if the student is eligible to enroll in the four-week program.

Employer-sponsored and Military students are subject to the same Admissions Procedures and Policies as other student applicants.