Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training
FloridaCommerce announced Friday that Polk State College is one of five colleges awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. The $2.8 million grant will support the…
Gateway valedictorian and salutatorian heading to Florida universities
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s top two graduates plan on going in different directions career-wise, but the two will remain in state. Valedictorian DeLacey Kennedy and salutatorian Jamania Colo topped the…
Join the Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program for info sessions
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is hosting several informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the admission process, program expectations and the rewarding career opportunities within the OTA field. The info sessions…
Polk State Theatre returns after two years of renovations with expertly curated season
After a transformative renovation, the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back to its revitalized theatre with an exciting 2025-2026 season. The revamped venue, boasting enhanced acoustics, modernized seating,…
Enroll now for summer and fall classes at Polk State College
Registration for summer and fall classes is still underway at Polk State, and the College is encouraging students to enroll for summer classes as a way to get ahead or stay on track toward their…
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2025 Semester at Polk State College
Open registration for the Fall 2025 Semester has started. Fall classes will start on August 11. Admission Prospective students can submit a free online application to Polk State. Information on how to complete orientation and register for…
Polk State Respiratory Care application open through May 31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program is open through May 31 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled respiratory therapists (RT) who…
Three Polk State collegiate high school students graduate with bachelor’s degrees
Three students from Polk State College’s collegiate high school programs are celebrating a remarkable achievement: earning their bachelor’s degrees before even receiving their high school diplomas. Madison Gillis, Georgia Medrano-Flores, and Nia Bonney graduated with…
Summer classes start, open enrollment for fall begins May 27
Summer classes start today, and there is still time to enroll for the second session of six-week classes that will begin on June 24. Enrollment for the Fall 2025 Semester will begin on May 19…
Polk State Music students learn from accomplished musician and professor
In addition to getting to study and perform at Polk State College’s newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), students in The Arts Program also have a unique opportunity to learn from those working…