Polaris Job Training Programs will include an in-house Employability Skills Lab for students who require more intense training in prevocational skills including both basic employability/vocational and life skills. 

The program’s goal is to build more independent skills through simulated and real work procedures and rules.  The Skills Lab provides instruction for students who require the most support to learn specific work skills, work behaviors, and self-help skills.   Through this program students learn the importance of good work attitude, the importance of a positive attitude, quality, to work cooperatively with others, to follow directions, to stay on task, to work independently and to manage time.

The program targets high school students ages 17 – 22 with cognitive and/or multiple disabilities.  A current IEP reflecting community-based employment as a reasonable outcome, either in a competitive or supported employment setting, is required. Also, students need to be able to complete simple vocational tasks without prompting.

Some typical work experiences could include:

• Laundry
• Housekeeping
• Dining prep
• Assembly
• Packaging
• Stocking