Community Work Experience

Community Work Experience

Questions? Call 440.891.7666

• Maintaining good attendance
• Displaying a positive attitude
• Working independently and as a team member
• Following instructions
• Interacting appropriately with supervisors and co-workers
• Taking pride in workmanship (quality)
• Displaying flexibility
• Working safely
• Enhancing problem-solving skills/ability
• Working at an acceptable/competitive work rate
• Enhancing work stamina
• Staying on task
• Working under pressure/stress and managing frustration

Community Work Experience students gain authentic work experience through opportunities provided by local business establishments within all associate school local communities. The goal of the program is for students to be successfully employed upon graduation.  Some tasks students will experience while participating in the Community Work Experience program might include:

• Assembling informational packets
• Working in a cafeteria/restaurant dish room
• Basic food prep
• Packaging
• Stocking
• General light duty cleaning
• Linen Services
• Shipping and receiving tasks 
• Retail service tasks
• Outdoor grounds maintenance

For additional information, contact Mike Rhamy, Director of Pupil Personnel at 440.891.7666 or mrhamy@polaris.edu.

Program Resources
Syllabus
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Senior Program Fee & Supply List
Uniform Ordering
Additional Information

 

Teacher: Chuck Seitz
Email:  cseitz@polaris.edu
Education:  Bachelor of Science in Education, Kent State University
Certifications:  Welding & Cutting; Career Based Intervention; Transition to Work
At Polaris Since:  2002
Industry Experience:  Metal Fabrication Industry-16 years; Education-20 years
Interests/Hobbies: Running, bicycling, and camping

Community Work Experience 2022-2023 Advisory Members

Ms. Megan Baechle, Berea Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Robert Chandler, Pet Supplies Plus
Mr. Jim Farren, CVS/Health
Mr. John Germaine, Giant Eagle
Mr. Gary Lenio, Southwest General Health Center
Mr. Gregory Mencini, The Great Escape
Mrs. Michelle Mezinger, Chick-fil-A
Mr. Jon Schmittgen, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities