For Polk State Metallica Scholar, machining is a family affair
Chassidy Houchin is graduating this week with Polk State College’s first group of Metallica Scholars part of the Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining class supported by a Metallica’s All Within My Hands grant. For Houchin,…
Polk State announces Quality Enhancement Plan ‘Explore to Complete’
Polk State College students, faculty, and staff have a unique opportunity to participate in the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan – or QEP – titled Explore to Complete focused on enhancing student learning and outcomes. The…
Metallica Scholar: Polk State provides tangible skills that will never leave you
Jesse Williams worked a variety of trade jobs since graduating high school in 2010 and went back to school in 2018, when he enrolled in Polk State College’s Manual Machining Program. “It was a fairly…
Get There: Polk State partners with Florida Department of Education on workforce education initiative
Polk State College is excited to join forces with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term career and technical education programs. Get There Florida…
Polk State Respiratory Care receives Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
For the sixth consecutive year, Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program has received the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), highlighting the program’s accomplishments…
Nursing student perseveres through pandemic with support from Polk State Foundation
Clive Perry says he didn’t truly know what stress was until he enrolled in Polk State College’s rigorous Nursing Program. He had a similar realization when the uncertainty of how to pay for school became…
Full scholarships available for accelerated credentialing programs at Polk State College
Polk State College is offering full scholarships for 10 programs that can be completed by December or early 2021 to put students on a fast and free track to credentialing and employment. The Florida Department…
Winter Haven human resources assistant finds path to helping people at Polk State
Olivia Sanchez was unsure of her career path when she started her college journey, but she knew she wanted to help people. Naturally, she began on a health sciences track, but when she realized medicine…
Winter Haven Regional Airport is home to a team of Polk State Aerospace students & grads
When visiting the Winter Haven Regional Airport, there is a great chance of being greeted by a Polk State College student or alum, with the fixed-base operator’s team of technicians completely comprised of Polk State…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application open through Sept. 30
The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will open on September 1 for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. The application for the Associate in Science degree program will be open for both general…