Special Admissions Program (Counselor Recommendation Only)
HIGH SCHOOL JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS LAB Polaris Job Training Programs include an in-house Employability Skills Lab for students who require more intense training in pre-vocational skills including both basic employability, vocational and social/life skills. The program’s goal is to build more independent skills through authentic work settings. The skills lab provides instruction for students who require the most support to learn specific employability skills such as following directions, staying on task, being flexible, time management and accuracy. Students will have the opportunity to job train in the community while enrolled in the program in order to offer the student extensive career exploration.
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For additional information, contact Diane Xander, Director of Pupil Personnel, at 440.891.7666 or dxander@polaris.edu.
Held at Polaris, this one-year course leads to experience and training in a mock retail/pharmacy store.
the opportunity to job train in the community while enrolled in this program.
This one-year program is offered during the afternoon session at Polaris. Students learn employability skills while working in a mock retail store where they practice communication skills, decision-making skills, professional dress, acceptance of constructive feedback, accuracy, speed and the ability to stay on task. The state-of-the-art equipment and individualized approach to learning helps students prepare for entry-level employment opportunities in the retail industry. Students have
Skills: •C ash register training •C ustomer service • I nventory control •S tocking
TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT
Transition to Employment is the last step in the continuum of program options. It is a job placement program that matches individuals to desired and realistic employment in the community through unpaid and paid internships and competitive employment. It is designed for students who are in a position to seek and attain competitive employment in the community. It may begin with non-paid job sites in a variety of local businesses. The student does not report to Polaris, but only to his or her non-
Some typical work experiences could include: • General office skills • Laundry • Mailroom • Basic custodial • Recycling/Shredding • Food service/food prep • Packaging • Proper food handling • Hospitality skills • Customer service • Banquet set-up • Cash handling • Dishwashing • Stocking/Inventory
• Basic marketing/distribution • Product placement • Store set-up • Retail policies/procedures
For additional information, contact Diane Xander, Director of Pupil Personnel, at 440.891.7666 or dxander@polaris.edu.
paid worksite or his or her place of employment. Students may be provided with travel training opportunities to help further build their readiness for work. A student in this program needs supported job placement services. Students must ultimately display a desire to work and be willing to accept supervision. Skills that are needed for maintaining successful competitive employment are required. For additional information, contact Diane Xander, Director of Pupil Personnel, at 440.891.7666 or dxander@polaris.edu.
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