GENERAL INTEREST / MOTORCYCLE SAFETY JOB / ASPIRE & CAREER / GENERAL TRAINING INFORMATION PROGRAMS
NEW!
GENEALOGY 101 - INTRO TO EXPLORING YOUR FAMILY TREE (2 HRS.)
In this course we will discuss the basics for researching your family history and building your family tree. Topics included will be internet assisted searches, different membership services, hired researchers and local resources. We will also discuss the basics of utilizing DNA testing services to further your research.
Tuesday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sept. 29, 2020
Class fee $45 / Materials fee $0
Total $45
REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM® SEMINAR (5 HRS.) This nationally-recognized Refuse to Be a Victim® crime prevention course promotes awareness and prevention of criminal confrontations. Topics include home, automobile, phone, technology, travel and personal security. Bring a bag lunch or snack.
Saturday 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Oct. 24, 2020
Class fee $50 / Materials fee $5
Total $55
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPING BASICS! YOU BOUGHT A NEW CAMPER… NOW WHAT? (8 HRS.) Are you interested in learning everything about RV Camping? Then, this class is for you! There are many ways to handle all the responsibilities and duties that are associated with RV Camping. This course is designed as an introduction for new or future RV’ers who need the experience and information or “Food for Thought” on the new arena about to be entered. A “Think Tank” if you will, that leads you to be an educated, safe and comfortable with your camping experience. Topics will include: General information covering different types of RV’s, learning the “New Rig”, thinking about how to pull the coach, picking a campground and site, setting up and tearing down campsites, campground etiquette, on the road breakdowns, along with a few maintenance thoughts. Join this course and dine on some RV “Foods for Thought”.
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sept. 12 & 19, 2020
Class fee $95 / Materials fee $0
Total $95
MAINTAIN YOUR MOTORCYCLE (8 HRS.) Keep your bike safe, reliable, and enjoyable by learning how to maintain your motorcycle. This 8-hour course is a combination of theory and hands-on instruction using Polaris Career Center’s motorcycles. Bring your owner’s manual to class. Valuable handout materials are provided. This course will save you money and increase both motorcycle reliability and safety! For registration information call the motorcycle coordinator at 440-891-7664.
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Oct. 3, 2020
Class fee $75 / Materials fee $0
Total $75
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STATE SPONSORED MOTORCYCLE TRAINING PROGRAMS Due to Covid-19, all Motorcycle Safety classes are canceled through fall, 2020. We will re-open the program in spring, 2021 and will include all the information in our Spring 2021 catalog.
440.891.7600
ASPIRE CLASSES IN ADULT BASIC LITERACY LEARN MORE. EARN MORE. (All classes are FREE) All students must attend an orientation. For more information and to register, call 440.891.7647 or visit www.polaris.edu/aspire. GED/HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES Classes are offered at several locations and times in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties. Call 440.891.7647 or visit www.polaris. edu/aspire for details. ESOL (ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) Classes are offered at several locations and times. Call 440.891.7647 or visit www.polaris.edu/aspire for details. ASPIRE COMPUTER LAB The Aspire computer lab offers you a chance to review for GED testing and WorkKeys® testing, take the official GED practice test, or work on your basic reading, math and English language skills. Lab hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM and evenings 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. For more information, questions or suggestions, contact the Aspire department 440.891.7647 or aspire@polaris.edu or visit our website www.polaris.edu/aspire.
GENERAL INFORMATION Polaris Career Center 7285 Old Oak Boulevard Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130-3375 440.891.7600 | polaris.edu ACCREDITATION Polaris Career Center Job and Career Training programs are accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770.396.3898/FAX: 770.396.3790, www.council.org. Avocational program/courses are neither accredited by the Council, nor qualify students to receive Title IV financial aid. As a member of the University System of Ohio, Polaris Career Center is governed and approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. All Job & Career Training instructors are qualified practitioners in their area of instruction with a minimum of three years of related work experience and are certified instructors by the Ohio Department of Education. CANCELED COURSES The Adult Education Department must cancel courses that do not attain the required minimum enrollment. The Adult Education Department reserves the right to cancel, discontinue, postpone, or combine courses before or at the first class meeting. Attempts are made to contact all students whose courses have been canceled. In the event a class is canceled, a full refund of the registration fee will be given. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Polaris Career Center is totally accessible to students with disabilities. Contact the Adult Education Office at 440.891.7600 prior to arrival for parking instructions, reasonable accommodations and/or elevator location information. PAGE 43