Polk State to host info sessions on Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprenticeship Program
With more than 2,200 cyberattacks taking place each day and the average cost of a data breach reaching $4.24 million, the need for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. Polk State College is offering the Cybersecurity…
POLKcast: Polk State Softball alum Greta Cecchetti an Italian trailblazer
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a…
On-campus internet & Passport temporarily unavailable starting 6 p.m. February 3
Polk State College’s on-campus internet access and Passport system will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 3. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading internet security systems and should be…
Students can apply now for Polk State Foundation scholarships
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year is open through February 28. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com for more information and to complete the scholarship application process. It is important to note…
Polk State breaks ground on permanent labyrinth for Winter Haven Campus
Consider construction underway for one of the most significant additions in the history of Polk State College’s Humanities Department. Dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the lawn of the Winter Haven Campus…
Polk State continues to enroll for 12-week, 8-week classes
Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with 12-week classes starting on February 6 and eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students…
After 17 years in the kitchen, Polk State grad finds career at the College
For Solomon Neas, it has been a long journey to work in his desired field, but after more than 17 years in the culinary industry, he has returned to his alma mater. Neas, 34, began…
Polk State receives $1.45 million for nursing education
Polk State College is thankful to the state and healthcare partners for providing $1.45 million for nursing education through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) and Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives…
Polk State College 2022-2023 annual report highlights success
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2022 report is available…
POLKcast: Diversity, inclusivity & community with Christine Samuel
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a…