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Employability Skills Lab

Specialized programming for students with learning differences

In-house program designed to provide basic employability, vocational and life skills training.

Employability Skills Lab

Questions? Call 440.891.7666
 
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 skillssuch 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.

Some typical work experiences could include:
  • Banquet set-up
  • Basic custodial
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Dishwashing
  • Food service/food prep
  • General office skills
  • Hospitality skills
  • Laundry
  • Mailroom
  • Packaging
  • Proper food hadling
  • Recycling/Shredding
  • Stocking/Inventory
     
Resources
Employability Skills Lab Fee & Supply List
Uniform Ordering


Teacher:  Denise Holleman

Email:  dholleman@polaris.edu
Education:  M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction, Cleveland State University; B.S Transportation, Niagara University Certifications: Transition to Work Endorsement, Kent State University
At Polaris Since:  2017
Industry Experience:  Mobil Chemical and Yellow Freight
Interests/Hobbies:  Camping, kayaking, fishing, hiking skiing and running

For additional information, contact Diane Xander, Director of Pupil Personnel, Principal of Satellite Programs at 440.891.7666 or dxander@polaris.edu.

Employability Skills Lab 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

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