Retail Services

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Special Admissions Program - Counselor Recommendation Only

This one-year course is offered only during the afternoon session at Polaris Career Center.  Students learn retail job skills while working in a mock store and have an opportunity to demonstrate skills that include customer interactions, multi-tasking, cash handling procedures, stocking, product presentation, and sanitation. The state-of-the-art equipment and individualized approach to learning, help students prepare for entry-level employment in the retail industry.  Students have the opportunity to job train in the community while enrolled in this program.

High School Credit

Retail Services: 3.0, Technology: .5

Recources

Retail Services Fee & Supply List
Uniform Ordering

Skills

• Cash register training
• Customer service
• Inventory control
• Stocking
• Basic marketing/distribution
• Product placement
• Store set-up
• Retail policies/procedures

Teacher:  Denise Holleman

Email:  dholleman@polaris.edu
Degree:  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

Retail Services 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