New Polk State Provost brings 23 years of educational experience
Polk State College’s new Provost for Academic Affairs and Workforce Education won’t be going far, but it is still something of a homecoming. Amy Bratten began her tenure at Polk State on Monday after 15…
Polk State expands CNC technology & training through ACE grant
With the help of a $400,000 grant from America’s Cutting Edge (ACE), Polk State College’s Corporate College has the latest technology, can serve more students, and fill the need for more computer numeric control machine…
Polk State teams with Everbridge to enhance campus safety
In a continued effort to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff, Polk State College is partnering with mass notification system Everbridge to provide important alert notifications as they happen and allow those on…
Polk State, local organizations showcase careers in manufacturing to local students
Earlier this month, more than 10 organizations, including Polk State College, informed local high school students about the opportunities and benefits available in manufacturing. This year’s Manufacturing Day Virtual Tour had more than 300 high…
Polk State receives $25,000 for College’s third year as part of Metallica Scholars program
Polk State College is kicking off its third year as part of the Metallica Scholar program and is receiving $25,000 to transform the future of students in the community. This builds upon the $100,000 Polk…
Polk State offers affordable, quality cybersecurity training to keep companies safe
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…
Polk State Metallica Scholar overcomes adversity, gets opportunity to take guitar company to next level
As a musician, Noel Rosa’s resume speaks for itself, but there have been numerous trials and tribulations along the way. Rosa, 55, of Lakeland, takes great pride in finding solutions to his own problems. This…
Polk Metallica Scholar finds inspiration at home
For inspiration to pursue a career in machining, Nidawi Collom didn’t have to look beyond the walls of her own home. Collom, 24, of Wauchula, was persuaded by her husband, Doyle, to apply for Polk…
Become a machinist for free in eight weeks as a Polk State Metallica Scholar
Polk State College is proud to offer students valuable computer numeric control (CNC) machining training at no cost to them thanks to its partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation and the American Association…
Florida Department of Education’s Division of Career & Adult Education Chancellor visits Polk State
Polk State College was honored to welcome Henry Mack, Chancellor of the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Career and Adult Education, to Polk County on Wednesday to tour the College’s state-of-the-art workforce training facilities…