Community Work Experience

Questions? Call 440.891.7666

The Community Work Experience program is a SpecialAdmissions program designedto prepare students for entry into competitive employment and paid supported employment positions. Students in the Community Work Experience program will develop employability skills and traits necessary for succeeding in the workplace while gaining non-paid work experience within the community. Some of these employability skills and traits include:

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

Currently, Community Work Experience students are transported daily to Southwest General Health Center for their authentic learning opportunities. Jobs students might experience while in the Community Work Experience program at Southwest General Health Center include:

Assembling patient charts and informational packets
Filing
Unloading carts of equipment after sterilization
Working in the cafeteria dish room
Basic food prep
Food packaging
Stocking coolers
Cafeteria maintenance
Hospital housecleaning service
Linen services
Shipping and receiving
Gift shop/retail service

For additional information, contact Diane Xander, Director of Pupil Personnel, Principal of Satellite Programs at 440.891.7666 or dxander@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 2019-2020 Advisory Members

Mr. Christopher Brunst, Flik/Cleveland Browns
Ms. Suzanne Bush, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ms. Kristin Cehlar, Olive Garden
Mr. John Germaine, Opportunities for Ohioans With Disabilities/Giant Eagle
Ms. Heather Mauk, CVS Health
Ms. Pam Nicholson, Lenox Rdge Nursing & Rehab
Mr. Jon Schmittgen, Cuyahoga County Boarad of Developmental Disabilities
Ms. Donna Shaheen, Southwest General Health Center
Mr. John White, CVS Health