Career-Tech Programs

Career-Tech Programs

Our high school programs prepare students for highly skilled technical occupations while potentially earning free or reduced cost college credits.

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Aeronautics

Your career opportunities will soar in the Polaris Aeronautics program. Developed in collaboration with Kent State University, the Aeronautics program focuses on...

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program integrates hands-on training with academic studies, allowing you to get a head start on your college education.

Baking & Pastry Arts

Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Arts program is seeking artistic, creative and enthusiastic young foodies who are interested in a culinary career that will test the limits of their skills...

Building Services & Ground Maintenance

Building Services & Ground Maintenance

Specialized programming for students with learning differences

Do you enjoy making repairs around the house? Do you have an interest in maintenance? If so, the Building Services & Ground Maintenance program might be a perfect fit.

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Business Professional & Office Technology

This program will provide students the opportunity to develop an understanding of current business concepts and practices.

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Community Work Experience

Specialized programming for students with learning differences

Designed to prepare students for entry into competitive employment and paid supported employment positions.

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Computer Networking Academy

The Computer Networking Academy at Polaris Center offers the latest in technology and instruction which will prepare you for the high wage, high demand fields of computer...

Construction

Construction Trades

Construction trades teaches you how to maintain, repair, construct, and remodel buildings and homes in a real-world, practical setting.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program incorporates extensive hands-on experience using mannequins and live models.

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Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program is committed to providing you with the education and training needed to perform effectively in a variety of career positions.

Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management

Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management

Are you creative? Do you enjoy cooking? Do you thrive in a team environment? If so, Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management might be your recipe for success.

Deli & Food Production

Deli & Food Production

Specialized programming for students with learning differences

Do you have an interest in the restaurant and foodservice industry? Place your order and enroll in the Deli & Food Production program.

Dental Service

Dental Assisting

As a dental assisting student, you will learn to work chairside with the dentist in the care and treatment of patients.

Digital Art & Design

Digital Art & Design

This program attracts aspiring artists with various talents and multimedia skills who come to learn the techniques needed in this industry and the corporate world.

EMT/Fire Training

EMT/Fire Training

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is designed to provide you with the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician curriculum through a...

Employability Skills Lab

Employability Skills Lab

Specialized programming for students with learning differences

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

Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy

Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy

Through the Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy program, you will learn the basics of preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to sports and/or exercise.

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

The HVAC/R program teaches the skills needed to service and install temperature, humidity, and air quality control systems in both commercial and residential...

Medics

Medical Professions

As a Medical Professions student you will learn to perform routine administrative and clinical procedures to keep medical offices and clinics running smoothly.

Precision CNC Machining

Precision CNC Machining

Explore a world where imagination, automation and manufacturing meet to form the exciting field of precision machining.

Nursing

Pre-Nursing

Successful nurses are compassionate caregivers, effective communicators, team-players, lifelong learners and patient advocates. Explore this...

veterinary

Pre-Veterinary Science

You love animals. You are compassionate and caring. You have a strong desire to work in an in-demand field. This program might be just for YOU!

Retail Services

Retail Services

Specialized programming for students with learning differences

Held at Polaris Career Center, this one-year course leads to experience and training inside our mock retail/pharmacy store.

Welding Technology

Welding Technology

The Polaris Welding Technology program will teach you the fundamentals of welding, the most common way of permanently joining metal parts, and the processes...

Questions? Call 440-891-7732

Polaris provides you with the skills you need to enter, advance and excel in college and the workplace of tomorrow!

Polaris provides real world career-technical education in a high-tech learning environment. At Polaris, you can begin earning college credit before you ever step foot on a college campus – saving time and money. In addition, many Polaris programs provide you access to industry-recognized certifications. After graduation, you can go directly into the job market or capitalize on those credit hours by continuing your education at a two- or four-year college.

Polaris has many career-technical programs to choose from. All programs feature state-of-the-art technology and training in a practical setting. Come discover the Polaris program that is right for you!

For additional information regarding Polaris programs and the enrollment process, contact Cindy Crisler, Enrollment Coordinator, at 440.891.7732 or email Cindy Crisler.