Admissions is buzzing with all the new students we have in our mansion this season. We couldn’t be more excited with all this new energy! We are already starting to process applications for our upcoming March 1 & 4 week classes, and our April 8 week class. Remember! The resources here at Starkey International have already proven to be invaluable to all career changing students J Including, but not limited to: our new Chief Operating Officer who just semi – retired from 30 years in the Private Service Industry, our detailed class materials that are included in the admission’s price, and also our friendly staff who would bend-over-backwards to help you out J We look forward to getting to know each and every one of our potential Starkey Graduates in 2010!

Don’t forget to register for Restoring The Art 2010! This year promises to be educational and fun! You can Click Here to find out more information.

Also, be sure to check out our StarkeyHQ Software Demo, or purchase your copy here.

Sincerely,

Mr. Donald Jardine and Ms. Kristin Parks

Our 1^st class of the year is starting today J We have a full house again, and life is pumping throughout the mansion after the holidays. It seems that with our ever-changing economy, our class schedule has taken under a face-lift of its own! We are offering more classes in more locations for 2010 than ever before! If you have been following the Starkey Blog and are wondering if we will be having classes in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible! We would love to be of assistance. You can also check out our 2010 Schedule of Course Offerings on our website (http://www.starkeyintl.com/class_schedule.html)

Warmly,

Donald Jardine

Chief Operating Officer

Starkey International

&

Ms. Kristin Parks

Private Service Event Manager

Admissions Assistant

Starkey International

Tips for the New Year from Starkey Placement!

As we are rapidly approaching a new year which for many of us means New Year’s resolutions!! Starkey International’s placement team wanted to remind you to include continuing your education in your 2009 goals in order to enhance your resume and knowledge base for the coming year! Whether you are currently working in private service or are a graduate seeking the right fit, education is one of the best ways to make yourself more valuable to your potential and current employer. Here are some ideas:

Past Graduates:

Have you taken the Systems course yet? It’s a must for your continued success!

Check out Starkey International’s one week Service Management System course.

http://www.starkeyintl.com/household_cert.html#systems

Our unique Service Management System fully instructs the student in identifying service expectations and customizing service delivery plans. This patented service management tool is a highly sophisticated model for organizing and managing service expectations. Unique for the service profession, it provides private service terminology, instructs how to create Zones, Cleaning and Maintenance Task Sheets, synthesizes service delivery hours, writes position descriptions and provides Windows based software for customizing a service delivery system.

This course is offered several times a year at a discount rate for past graduates. Contact Jessica Stimson in Admissions 303.832.5510 for details.

All Graduates:

Check our Favorites page on our website and update your skills by these resources in your neighborhood.

Various companies offer a wide range of classes for free or a discounted rate, here are just a few:

• William Sonoma, http://www.williams-sonoma.com/cust/storeevents/index.cfm?cm_type=fnav, under their store events section offer a range of cooking, technique and wine classes at their locations all across the country.
• Whole Foods, www.wholefoodsmarket.com, contact your local store for their individual calendar offerings which include cooking and specialty classes
• Check out your local community college for their schedule of computer software classes to enhance your administrative skills and keep up with the latest versions.

Looking forward to seeing you at RTA- May 2009!

Placement