Hartford Students Receive a $78,000 Gift of Success - The Birch Group, LLC and TTI Performance Systems Donate Their Skills and Talent to the Academy

    STAMFORD, CT, April 04, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Each of the 400 students at Hartford Public High School Engineering and Green Technology Academy received a key to success in the form a DISC Behavioral and Workplace Motivator Assessment courtesy of Bill Bonnstetter, CEO and founder of TTI Performance Systems, Ltd. in Scottsdale, AZ and John Birch, founder and president of The Birch Group, LLC, a management consultant firm based in New Britain, CT. TTI Performance Systems generously provided the assessments and The Birch Group administered and coordinated the reports as well as provided training to the students. The value of this gift is approximately $78,000.

DISC Behavioral and Workplace Motivator Assessments examine a person's observable behavior style and what they value in life, allowing an individual to understand themselves and how they react to different situations and people better. It also helps people recognize people with other behavior styles and how best to communicate, work with and motivate them. The most important benefit for young people is that knowing themselves and others allows them to be able to adapt their behavior and mannerisms to fit into different situations and environments, including their educational settings, the workplace and their life. The Workplace Motivator Assessment describes what a person values in life and is extremely useful in helping students decide upon their educational and career choices.

"I would like to thank The Birch Group and TTI Performance Systems, Ltd. for their overwhelming generosity. Our students and the staff at Hartford Public High School Engineering and Green Technology Academy have been truly enriched by this unique experience. Working with talented members of the business community to prepare our students for the future is one of our most important objectives," stated Jill Carey, principal, Hartford Public High School Engineering and Green Technology Academy.

The Birch Group, led by John Birch held a series of 4 seminars to teach the students about themselves and others and also taught the students how to adapt their own behavior to ensure success in college and eventually in the workplace.

"These DISC assessments have proven to change the lives of young people as they begin to look at themselves in a much more positive manner. TTI and The Birch Group are committed to providing inner city student with opportunities to help them succeed in life," stated John Birch. "It is truly a privilege to be able to impact a young person's life and know that what we have been able to teach will stay with them throughout their lives."

The Birch Group plays an active role in the community. Each year they lead students and educators in Engineering Challenge of the 21st Century. The Engineering Challenge for the 21st Century program was developed in 2003 to interest inner-city and underrepresented high school students to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Birch Group, LLC is the developer of this program, managing all aspects of coordination and implementation of the educator seminars and student workshops held throughout the year.

TTI Performance Systems, Ltd. TTI Performance Systems, Ltd is a worldwide leader in personal and professional assessment tools. With years of research and validation, TTI assessments are time-tested and proven to provide timely solutions for today's business challenges. TTI tools are utilized in over 50 countries and 26 languages to help businesses and organizations effectively manage their most valuable asset - people.

"TTI Performance Systems, Ltd. is honored to be able to work with The Birch Group and the students and staff at the Hartford Public High School Engineering and Green Technology Academy on such an important and meaningful project. Giving back to the community is an integral element of our company's philosophy," commented Bill Bonnstetter, CEO and founder of TTI Performance Systems, Ltd.

About Hartford Public High School Engineering and Green Technology Academy
The Academy of Engineering and Green Technology is for students who have an interest in continuing their education after high school in engineering or a related field such as technology, environmental science, or scientific research. Students take challenging courses to build on the following skills: creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and collaboration. The school has a significant partnership with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and is a grant recipient of United Technologies. For more information go to http://www.hartfordschools.org/schools/Hartford-Public-High-School-Engineering-Green-Technology-Acadamy.php

For more information about The Birch Group, LLC, log on to www.thebirchgroup.com.

For more information about TTI Performance Systems, Ltd. go to www.ttiassessments.com.

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