Predix Blog

Predix, LearnKey and Hope for US Veterans team up for Training

by Kim Gillcoat | on May 22, 2013

Predix is excited to announce that we, along with our partner company LearnKey, have partnered with Hope for U.S. Veterans to provide more comprehensive training solutions through our Veteran Services program!

This partnership allows us to pair qualified veterans with both online and classroom-based learning to get them career-ready. It allows for new certification and career opportunities for the veterans participating in each organization’s programs, and it opens the door for even more expansive offerings in the future.

Predix is an integral part of each individual veteran’s success, connecting with each vet when they enter the program.  Our outstanding certified performance coaches meet with veterans one on one to go through a personal ProScan and Motivation Review, assist in setting goals for learning and development and provide ongoing support and guidance as the veteran continues with the training program best suited to his/her strengths and talents.

Read the full press release or speak to a Veteran Services representative for more information.

PDP Client Administrator Certification – April and May – Scottsdale, AZ

by Kim Gillcoat | on Apr 22, 2013

Join us in April or May for our upcoming PDP Client Administrator Certification!!

Hampton Inn and Suites Scottsdale

10101 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, Arizona

Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th 2013

-OR-

Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th 2013

Email Kim, our Client Services Champion, at kimg@knowyourtalents.com to register today!

PDP Client Administrator Certification – in March in Scottsdale

by Kim Gillcoat | on Feb 12, 2013

Join us next month for our upcoming PDP Client Administrator Certification!!

Hampton Inn and Suites Scottsdale

10101 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, Arizona

Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st, 2013

Email Kim, our Client Services Champion, at kimg@knowyourtalents.com to register today!

Predix and LearnKey provide Know Your Talents Course to Middle School students and staff

by Kim Gillcoat | on Feb 12, 2013

You know those times when you are a part of something good and it makes you feel proud to be a part of it? Today is one of those days. Predix and LearnKey announced that we will be offering our Know Your Talents course ($50 value) free to Middle School students, teachers, and counselors. How awesome is that? This course will help students understand their talents and behaviors, while teachers and counselors will learn how to maximize a students learning and enjoyment by understanding behavior.

You are probably wondering why we are doing this.

Did you know that more than 500,000 children drop out of high school each year? When I see this number I think about all of the opportunities, experience, and growth these children will miss out on as a result of their choice. Recent studies show that proactive measures can be taken during middle school years that can dramatically decrease the likelihood of a student dropping out during high school. We see it as our responsibility to do something about the problem.

I would like to offer everyone the opportunity join us at Predix to become part of the solution. If you are a teacher or counselor call or email, see contact information below, and receive your free course. If you know a teacher or counselor, pass this information on to them.

To take advantage of this offer call 1-800-865-0165 or email clientservices@learnkey.com

You can view a preview of Know Your Talents below, or read the full press release for more information.

Know Your Talents Goes to Australia!

by Kim Gillcoat | on Nov 20, 2012

Lori and I just returned from an amazing two week trip to Australia!  We had a great time working with Evocca College, certifying 13 of their college branches and their executive team, a total of 17 new PDP Certified Client Administrators.  We are thrilled to see behavior being integrated at the college level and look forward to working with them as they maximize students talents from the start of their training into their employment.

Check out these awesome new behavioral experts – ready to get to work!

We can’t wait to share more stories about our trip, our experiences with the awesome people in Australia, and all the vocabulary we learned down under!  Stay tuned for more to come!

Know Your Talents – Traveling to the Philippines in December

by Kim Gillcoat | on Nov 20, 2012

Lori Coruccini will be facilitating a PDP Client Administrator Certification in Manila, Philippines on Monday December 10th and Tuesday December 11th.  We are thrilled to be bringing on two new companies headquartered in Manila – and look forward to further expansion of Know Your Talents™ overseas!

Interested in details on the certification in Manila?  Contact Kim Gillcoatt, Client Services Champion, at 480-348-8900 or kimg@knowyourtalents.com today!

PDP Client Administrator Certification – December 11th and 12th

by Kim Gillcoat | on Nov 20, 2012

Join us next month for our upcoming PDP Client Administrator Certification!!

Hampton Inn and Suites Scottsdale

10101 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tuesday, December 11th and Wednesday, December 12th

Email Kim, our Client Services Champion, at kimg@knowyourtalents.com to register today!

Career Readiness Bundle – Available through LearnKey!

by Kim Gillcoat | on Sep 25, 2012

Our partner company, LearnKey, recently put together a new bundle which is perfect for high school students or people just starting out in the job market – the Career Readiness Bundle. This collection of courses teaches life and career skills important to succeeding in the business world. 12 new courses produced in partnership with Human Relations Media were released to be included in this bundle, and they added our previously released Know Your Talents™ course to the mix as well.

Included in the bundle:

• Ten Easy Ways to KEEP Your Job
• What’s Your Attitude? Getting in the Mood to Work
• Communication Skills in the Workplace
• Business Ethics on the Job
• Making a Good Impression: Resumes, Interviews, and Appearance
• Matching Your Skills, Talents, and Ambitions to a Dream Career
• Think Before You Click: Playing it Safe Online
• Workplace Etiquette: Why Being Polite Counts on the Job
• The Seven Competency Skills for the Workplace
• B Careful When U TXT: The Dangers of Texting and Sexting
• Me and My 500 “Friends”: Staying Safe on Social Networks
• The Dangers of Sexting: What Teens Need to Know
• Know Your Talents™

Visit learnkey.com/careerreadiness for more information about the bundle and the courses included. If you are interested in ordering this fabulous package, call us at 480-348-8900!

Sarah Blik, Predix Sales Champion is August Employee of the Month!

by Jeff Coruccini | on Aug 31, 2012

When you merge companies you spend a lot of time educating employees and existing customers on the benefits and big picture as to why these companies have decided to come together. Its great to see when customers and employees really “get” the value and do see the big picture. In our company, there has been no better demonstration of that than from Sarah Blik, our  August Employee of the month and Sales Champion for Predix. We call her the ultimate team player, or as her leader put it, “She will play on anyone’s team to help them with their goal our objective.”

Demonstrating our core values around ease, value and trust is something Sarah does everyday. Value comes from understanding the big picture and being able to demonstrate that to our customers – she does that with Ease and has earned the Trust of every BLS employee she comes in touch with. Patience and process is something you will always get from Sarah, and she demonstrated some serious patience when she and Lori Coruccini were staying in Nashville with the Gaylord explosion earlier this year. That experience enabled her to remove sleeping in the Grand Ole Opry for one night off her life “bucket list” too!

Get to know Sarah a little bit more by checking out some fun facts about her:

1. How many siblings do you have?

2 sisters and 1 brother (I’m the baby)

2. What is your favorite movie?

Sound of Music (love to watch that one with the kids)

3. What is your favorite band?

Wow that is hard I like all kinds of music – I guess I would say U2 and Santana

4. What is your favorite vacation spot?

Hawaii – I love the beaches there…Mexico also used to be one of my favorites….

5. What was your high school’s mascot?

Bald Eagle

6. What is the weirdest combination of foods you have eaten?

Deep fried cheese curds dipped in sour cream and ketchup (healthy I know) or frog legs ( ick and yes they do taste like chicken)

7. What is/was the name of your favorite pet?

Zach and Zoey our 2 dogs!

8. What was your first car?

A Datsun B210 ( it was an old rust pit that had rotted floor boards so when I went through puddles I put my feet up- safe I know)

9. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

Norway and Sweden (go see where my family came from)

10. Would you rather sky dive, bungee jump, zip line, or parasail?

Parasail – I’m not sure I could ever sky dive or bungee jump!

11. What is the funniest saying you have heard working here?

That Justin cracked his tail bone – no pun intended….sorry Justin but it was funny. I hope he has recovered.

12. If you could eat dinner with anyone from the past, present, or future, who would it be and why?

My great grandmother as she lived to be 100 and there were a few things I remember of her but I was young when she passed away and don’t remember a lot.  I would love to talk with her more about our heritage and her times and how she grew up.  I used to ask her, granny, how did you live so long?  She used to say, Sarah baby, you be nice to people, you pay your bills, and when you get a sore throat gargle with pickle juice.  That makes me want to hear more!

Sarah, on behalf of the entire BLS leadership team – we congratulate you on being our August employee of the month!

Predix PDP Client Administrator Certification – August 2012

by Kim Gillcoat | on Aug 20, 2012

Join us next week for our upcoming PDP Client Administrator Certification!!

Hampton Inn and Suites Scottsdale

10101 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, Arizona

Monday, August 27th and Tuesday, August 28th

Email Kim, our Client Services Champion, at kimg@knowyourtalents.com to register today!