hs esl lab

Employability Skills Lab

Specialized programming for students with learning differences

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

The Employability Skills Lab is a job training program that provides focused and intensive instruction for students exhibiting a need to further develop pre-vocational skills.  The goal of the program is for students to develop independence in the workplace while demonstrating basic employability, vocational, and life skills.  Within authentic work settings, the skills lab provides individualized instruction for students requiring support when learning specific job skills.  The program focuses on following directions, staying on task, flexibility within the workplace, time management, and accuracy.  Students will have the opportunity to job train in the community while enrolled in the program.

Areas of concentration include office, hospitality, food service, and retail skills.

For additional information, please call 440.891.7617

Teacher: Julie McGarey

Teacher: Julie McGarey

Email Julie McGarey
Education:  Bachelor of Science in Special Education; Xavier University, Master's Degree in Special Education; Xavier University 
Certifications:  Intervention Specialist Licensure grades K-12 Moderate/Intensive, Principal Licensure grades K-12
At Polaris Since:  2022
Industry Experience:  20-years teaching experience in Southwest & Northeast Ohio, all in grades K-12
Interests & Hobbies:  Julie enjoys cooking, walking, gardening, reading, and playing with her kids.  

Employability Skills Lab 2023-2024 Advisory Members
Ms. Caroline Boyd, Seasoned Brands (Aladdin's)
Mr. John Brown, Brighton Best International
Mr. Mark Elliott, City of Middleburg Heights
Mr. Jim Farren, CVS/Health
Mr. John Germaine, Giant Eagle
Mr. Matt Holland, Marc's
Mr. Greg Mencini, The Great Escape
Mrs. Jessica Perez, The Home Depot
Ms. Meryl Reams, Arrow Senior Living (Vitalia North Olmsted)
Ms. Amanda Saah, Discount Drug Mart
Mr. Jon Schmittgen, Cuyahoga County Board of DD
Mr. Mark Schuster, Southwest General Health Center