Polk State Masters of Machining: CNC grad changes career and life
It may just be a coincidence that machinist Bill Watson, an alumnus of Polk State Corporate College’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining Program, is a lifelong fan of heavy metal band Metallica. But it is…
What’s available on campus and remotely?
Polk State College entered Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan on August 17 with some functions returning to the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses and most operations continuing to take place remotely. The Winter Haven…
Enroll now for 12-week, 8-week classes
Enrollment continues to take place for the Fall 2020 Semester at Polk State College. Students can register for the 12-week session, which will begin on September 14, and the eight-week Fastrack 2 session, which will…
Polk State welcomes students to Fall 2020 Semester and Phase II of Return to Campus
Polk State College welcomed a limited number of students and employees back to its campuses on Monday, August 17, for the Fall 2020 Semester and Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan. While most…
Polk State First Flight Freshmen Welcome goes virtual with upbeat, informative kick off to the academic year
Polk State’s incoming freshmen received a virtual welcome to the College that did not lack the energy or information of traditional First Flight Freshmen Welcome events held as part of the First Year Experience (FYE)…
Metallica’s All Within My Hands awards Polk State College $100,000 workforce training grant
Polk State College is proud to be one of 15 schools across the nation to receive a $100,000 grant from All Within My Hands as part of the Metallica Scholars Initiative. All Within My Hands…
Polk State students and faculty: Math courses online? You’ve got this
As Polk State College prepares for the Fall 2020 Semester, which starts on August 17, students and faculty alike are sharing support, resources, and some words of encouragement to dispel fear about taking classes online.…
Polk State reinforces important guidelines for students, employees returning to campuses
Polk State College will enter Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan on Monday, August 17, the start of the Fall 2020 Semester. The College is excited to welcome students and employees back to…
Polk State’s guide to online tutoring
Polk State College students have the advantage of online tutoring and support services even though campuses and centers remain closed. Through Canvas, students can directly connect with tutors from Polk State’s Lakeland, Winter Haven, and JD…
Polk State faculty use resources to succeed, encourage students to do the same
Polk State College’s faculty members have “become students themselves” in adapting to the remote environment and are mastering online classes by utilizing their resources, setting a positive example for their students. Since the College closed…