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

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

 

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  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 2021-2022 Advisory Members

Mrs. Suzanne Bush, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ms. Heather Mauk, CVS Health
Mr. Patrick Meade, The Great Escape
Mr. Gregory Mencini, The Great Escape
Mrs. Michelle Mezinger, Chick-fil-A Strongsville
Mr. Jon Schmittgen, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ms. Donna Shaheen, Southwest General Health Center
Mrs. Polly Tallos, Chick-fil-A Strongsville