Hurricane Heroes

Polk State Thanks Its Hurricane Heroes

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Hurricane Heroes

When students, faculty, and staff returned to Polk State College after Hurricane Irma closed campuses for 10 days, it was like the Category 2 storm with 115 mph wind gusts never came through. That’s because…

Robbie Manikis, Project Engineer and Lt. Bobby Neil, Security Coordinator, clear tree debris on Winter Haven Campus.

Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts On Campus

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Robbie Manikis, Project Engineer and Lt. Bobby Neil, Security Coordinator, clear tree debris on Winter Haven Campus.

A sunny sky on Wednesday presented a stark contrast to the violent winds and rain from just two days before, as Hurricane Irma tore through Polk County as a Category 2 storm.  With wind gusts…

Middle Schoolers Visit Advanced Technology Center

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A group of 40 students from Crystal Lake Middle School in Lakeland visited the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center on Feb. 2 to learn about career opportunities in supply chain and engineering.

3-D printers like this one are being used to "print" three-dimensional objects. Polk State will host Isaac Budmen, an artist and inventor, for three events exploring the possibilities of 3-D printing.

Polk State Hosting Free Events on Possibilities of 3-D Printing

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3-D printers like this one are being used to "print" three-dimensional objects. Polk State will host Isaac Budmen, an artist and inventor, for three events exploring the possibilities of 3-D printing.

The possibilities of 3-D printing will be the topic of three special events this month at Polk State College. In 3-D printing, digital files are “printed” into three-dimensional objects — anything from rocket engine parts for…

Polk State to Host Conference for Administrative Professionals

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Polk State’s Corporate College will host a conference for administrative professionals on Thursday, April 24. The conference agenda includes:   8:30 a.m. — continental breakfast   9 a.m. — Mindfulness at Work: Creating the Space to Effectively…

About 100 students from the Heartland Educational Consortium spent Saturday at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center, learning about STEM degree programs and career options.

Heartland Consortium Students Visit Clear Springs

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About 100 students from the Heartland Educational Consortium spent Saturday at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center, learning about STEM degree programs and career options.

Instead of sleeping late or playing video games — the sort of weekend things kids their age usually do — 100 students from the Heartland Educational Consortium spent Saturday visiting Polk State’s newest center and learning about…

Polk State Corporate College Director Rob Clancey leads at tour of the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center for members of the Bartow 100.

Bartow 100 Tours Polk State Clear Springs Site

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Polk State Corporate College Director Rob Clancey leads at tour of the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center for members of the Bartow 100.

Members of the Bartow Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100 toured the quickly evolving site of the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center on Friday, constituting the first large group to visit the location.…

Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center Plans Unveiled

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A transformational gift, the unwavering support of Polk County’s business and government leaders, and strategic collaboration have combined for the physical embodiment of Polk State College’s commitment to advancing the area’s work force: the Clear…

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