CONTINUING EDUCATION / OHIO TECHCRED / LEADERSHIP
OHIO TECHCRED The Ohio TechCred program, sponsored by the State of Ohio’s Office of Workforce Transformation, reimburses employers who enroll their workers in industry-recognized, technology-focused credential training. Polaris Career Center courses that qualify for TechCred include all MS 365, IT Programming, SolidWorks & AutoCAD, Electrical Training and many of Polaris’s Job & Career Training courses. Visit https://techcred. ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/techcred for further information and contact Kimberly Grieco, Business Coordinator at 440-891-7646/kgrieco@ polaris.edu
LEADERSHIP CUSTOMIZED TRAINING: Leadership & Collaborative Teams Polaris Career Center can work with your organization’s specific needs at all leadership levels – entry-level to top-level executives. Training can target all areas of communication, including decision-making skills, managing conflict, and building a growth-oriented team. For more information, contact Kimberly Grieco, Business Coordinator, at 440-891-7646.
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EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD (HYBRID) (9 HRS.)
Virtual interviews are here to stay. This hybrid class will cover basic and more advanced techniques involved in both in-person and virtual interviews. Students will develop interview questions and practice communication techniques during mock interviews held in the classroom and online through Zoom. Class 1: On-campus Class 2: On-campus Mock Interviews Class 3: Remote (via Zoom) Mock Interviews Mon 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11, 2021 Class Fee $225 / Materials fee $0 Total $225
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LITERATURE FOR LEADERS (HYBRID) (6 HRS.) Designed for leaders at all levels, this book discussion group focuses on a New York Times “best practices” business book. Students complete the required readings and participate in online discussions facilitated by an organizational leadership trainer. Students are required to purchase Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High (2nd edition) by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan and Switzler (ISBN: 978-0071775304) prior to the start of class. First class session will be held at Polaris Career Center; remaining classes will be Zoom meetings. Thurs 6:30-8:00 PM Sept 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Oct. 28, 2021 Class fee $145 / Materials fee $0 Total $145
The residents of Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville will receive a $5 discount on the tuition fees listed.
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LEADERSHIP SERIES (48 HRS.)
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The Polaris Leadership Series provides individuals with the skills SESSION SERIES to be complete, effective leaders in today’s complex work environment. Each of the seven modules supplies new and experienced leaders with down-to-earth “how-to” techniques and strategies to improve the performance of the teams they lead. Wed/Mon 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Oct. 20–Dec. 15, 2021 (no class 11/24) Class fee $995 / Materials fee $0 Total $995* *Payment plan available Modules can be taken individually or bundled in a series for $995*, saving you $220
ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF COMMUNICATING (9 HRS.)
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The bedrock of good communication is openness. This class helps managers design clear and concise messages, manage nonverbal behaviors effectively, and listen to communicate. Wed/Mon 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Oct. 20–Oct. 27, 2021 Class fee $245 / Materials fee $0 Total $245
ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF LEADERSHIP (9 HRS.)
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Core qualities and actions to be a successful team leader are 2/7 identified. Topics include maintaining and enhancing team member self-esteem, focusing on behavior rather than attitude, and ways to encourage participation. Mon/Wed 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Nov. 1–Nov. 8, 2021 Class fee $245 / Materials fee $0 Total $245
MANAGING COMPLAINTS (6 HRS.) This module shows how to resolve complaints and identify the “hidden agendas” that so often underlie the chronic grievances. Wed/Mon 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Nov. 10–Nov. 15, 2021 Class fee $145 / Materials fee $0 Total $145
RESOLVING CONFLICT (6 HRS.) Whenever people work together, conflicts arise. This module shows managers and team leaders how to explore a conflict and get to the heart of the problem to correct it. Wed/Mon 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Nov. 17–Nov. 22, 2021 Class fee $145 / Materials fee $0 Total $145 DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE GOALS AND STANDARDS (6 HRS.)
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Establish specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented and time-framed performance standards. Mon/Wed 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Nov. 29–Dec. 1, 2021 Class fee $145 / Materials fee $0 Total $145
PROVIDING PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK (6 HRS.)
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This module shows how evaluation is done by the experts, leaving the employee with a clear and credible performance evaluation. Mon/Wed 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Dec. 6–Dec. 8, 2021 Class fee $145 / Materials fee $0 Total $145
EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE (6 HRS.) Learn to preserve team members’ self-respect and egos while changing the unacceptable behavior. Mon/Wed 6:30 PM–9:30 PM Dec. 13–Dec. 15, 2021 Class fee $145 / Materials fee $0 Total $145
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