Adult Education at Polaris Career Center provides education and training programs that focus on personal and career success. Our courses are designed to help you upgrade your skill set, gain access to the workforce or introduce you to a brand new career. Course offerings and content remain current with today's changing technology and job market. Our Mission Statement reflects this goal.
We offer Job & Career Training programs, Customized Training for employers as well as Continuing Education and Personal Enrichment classes, all for the adult learner.
The Adult Education Department must cancel courses that do not attain the required minimum enrollment. The Adult Education Department reserves the right to cancel, discontinue, postpone or combine courses before or at the first class meeting. Attempts are made to contact all students whose courses have been canceled. In the event a class is canceled, a full refund of the registration fee will be given.
Emergency Operations Plan
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY Polaris Career Center may provide accommodations to students with documented disabilities. A student is not required to disclose his/her disability however, if the student desires accommodations, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the Adult Education Workforce Counselor of his/her disability. The student must request accommodations in writing as well as provide current documentation prepared by an appropriate professional that includes a diagnosis and the necessary accommodations to assist the student in his/her training program. Polaris Career Center is accessible to students with physical disabilities. Students should contact the Adult Education office prior to arrival for parking instructions and elevator location information. In accordance with Title VI of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Polaris Career Center's policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, ancestry, economic status, military status, or age in its educational programs, activities, services or employment policies. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of legally acquired genetic information. If you are having a problem or have questions or concerns regarding compliance with Title IX or Section 504, contact: Assistant Superintendent, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 440.891.7600. The Special Accommodations Policy is found in the Student Handbook.
Polaris Career Center's Annual Security Report (Clery Act) is published by October 1st every year. This report contains information about safety resources, crime statistics, policies and procedures, important safety tips, and other useful information.
Certain risks may be involved in each course described herein. Polaris Career Center shall not be liable for any loses or injury whatsoever to persons or property arising from enrollment in any course described herein. By registering for a course, the registrant acknowledges the assumption of those risks and releases Polaris Career Center from any liability whatsoever. Specific courses or activities may require registrants to sign a separate waiver of liability and release. Students enrolled in courses offered through the Adult Education Department are subject to Polaris Career Center regulations and policies including those pertaining to student conduct and discipline.
Registration for open enrollment classes is open to all students, residents and nonresidents, over 16 years of age. High school students must have written permission from their parents prior to registration for adult education classes.
JANUARY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2022
*Evening office hours are not available when evening classes are not in session. This occurs during holiday periods and between semesters.
FREE Parking
Polaris offers an open parking policy after 4PM, in which Visitors/Students/Staff can park in any of the available parking areas in the front, back or side lots. During the daytime, however, students should park in the right side lot that is adjacent to Old Oak Blvd.
Senior citizens will receive a 10 percent discount on the published tuition fee for open enrollment classes only (discount does not apply to material fees) except where indicated. Note: Senior Citizens include persons over the age of 65 who can produce proof of age and identity.
Closing of the daytime classes at Polaris Career Center DOES NOT necessarily mean that the evening classes will be canceled. The decision to cancel evening classes will be made by the Adult Education administration by 12:00 PM. Students should monitor the television local news and radio stations, check Polaris Career Center’s website, www.polaris.edu, as well as the Polaris Career Center Facebook and Twitter pages/sites.
If you are a former Adult Education student and would like to request a transcript, please download the transcript request form and fax to 440.891.7642 or mail to Polaris Career Center, Attention: Adult Education Office.
If you are a current or former Adult Education student and your contact information has changed, please download the change of information form and fax to 440.891.7642 or mail to Polaris Career Center, Attention: Adult Education Office.
Student Contact Change Form
Polaris Career Center does not grant advanced standing to transfer students from other institutions.
Prior to the program start date, students may not transfer to another program. Students must withdraw from their program and re-register for another program. The $100 cancellation fee will be applied.
Registration does not automatically carry with it the right of a refund or reduction of indebtedness in cases of inability to attend class or in cases of withdrawal. The student assumes the risk of all changes in business or personal affairs.
Job & Career Training Program Withdrawals and Refunds
Job & Career Training Program Withdrawal Policy A withdrawal from a Job & Career Training program does not eliminate the student’s debt to Polaris Career Center. Students considering withdrawing from a Job & Career Training program should contact the Adult Education Counselor or Administrative Coordinator. Official Withdrawal – Withdrawal from a Job & Career Training Program is considered official:
Tuition fees will continue to accrue until notification is received from the student or if the student is removed for the above. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged for all Job & Career Training program withdrawals. Tuition refunds are prorated and based on the hours the program was held until withdrawal notification date. Books and supply fees are non-refundable. Materials and assessment fees are non-refundable if used prior to the withdrawal date. If a student paid by check or cash, the refund will be disbursed within 45 business days in the form of a Polaris Career Center check. If the student paid using a credit card, the refund will be credited on the credit card initially charged. In the event a student does not qualify, or is unable to fulfill the program requirements to participate in the externship portion of a program, the student will be ineligible to complete the program and, therefore, the withdrawal policy will be applied. Reasons for non-participation may include the following but are not limited to: violation of the Polaris Career Center Adult Education Student Code of Conduct due to behavior or discipline, attendance below 90%, grade below 70% or C, unsatisfactory drug screen or background check, or non-completion of program competencies/skills. Unofficial Withdrawal - Withdrawal from a Job & Career Training Program is considered unofficial when a student does not attend for 10 consecutive business days. Fees will continue to accrue until the 10th day at which time a student will be withdrawn automatically. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged for all Job & Career Training program withdrawals. Tuition refunds are prorated and based on the hours the program has been held until withdrawal date. Books and supply fees are non-refundable. Materials and assessment fees are non-refundable if used prior to the withdrawal date. If a student paid by check or cash, the refund will be disbursed within 45 business days in the form of a Polaris Career Center check. If the student paid using a credit card, the refund will be credited on the credit card initially charged. Students who officially withdraw or are unofficially withdrawn and have a balance due will be invoiced by Polaris Career Center and given until the end of the fiscal year (June 30th) to pay the balance. Students may contact the Adult Education office if a payment plan is needed. If after June 30th the balance is not paid-in-full, the debt will be reported to the Ohio Attorney General’s office for collection. Students must pick up books and supplies within 30 days of withdrawal. Contact the Adult Education office at (440) 891-7600 to make arrangements. Job & Career Training Program Refund Policy
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