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Polk Community College offers the following Student Outreach Programs:

Upward Bound Program
Mission Statement: The Upward Bound project of Polk Community College is designed to prepare students in grades 9 through 12 for success in their education beyond high school. Upward Bound will accomplish this goal by assisting four targeted schools (Frostproof middle-Senior High, Haines City High, Lake Wales High, and Winter Haven High) in their effort to develop the academic and motivational potential of students who are interest in pursuing a college degree.

For more information on this program contact:

Cathy Lewis-Brim, MBA

Director, Upward Bound Program

Polk Community College

(863) 297-1010 ext. 5261

 

CROP Program - College Reach-Out Program

The College Reach-Out Program (CROP) is a state-sponsored educational program established by the legislature to identify, motivate, and prepare students to complete high school and enter postsecondary institutions. CROP is funded by the Department of Education (DOE), through the Office of Postsecondary Education Coordination.

 

The student participants are:

-in grades six through twelve

-those who would benefit from structured motivational programs; and

-prospective first generation college students.

 

For more information on this program contact:

Sylvester Little

Coordinator of Advising

Polk Community College

(863) 297-1010 ext. 5227