Transition to Employment

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Specialized programming for students with learning differences

The last step in our Job Training Program continuum as students are matched with desired and realistic employment in the community through unpaid and paid internships and competitive employment.

Transition to Employment

Questions? Call 440.891.7666

Transition to Employment is designed for students who are in a position to seek and attain competitive employment in the community. It may begin with non-paid job sites in a variety of local businesses. The student does not report to Polaris but only to his or her non-paid worksite or his or her place of employment. Students may be provided with travel training opportunities to help further build their readiness for work. A student in this program needs supported job placement services. Students must ultimately display a desire to work and be willing to accept supervision. Skills that are needed for maintaining successful competitive employment are required.

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
Transition to Employment Fee & Supply List

Teacher: Doug Kelly

Email: dkelly@polaris.edu
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Special Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Certifications: Special Education Licensure, Career Technical Licensure in Job Training, Transition-to-Work Endorsement
At Polaris Since: 1985
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, computers, model railroading, football, and hockey

Teacher: Shirley Kowalski

Email: skowalsk@polaris.edu
Education: M.A. University of Michigan, Special /Vocational Education, B.S. University of Michigan, Special Education
Certifications/Licensure: Special Education Licensure, Elecemtary Education Licensure, Supervision Certification, Transition to Work Endorsement
At Polaris Since: 2006
Interests/Hobbies: Sports, exercise and environment

Transition to Employment 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