Polk State closed 1/20 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Polk State College continues partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands
Polk State College is proud to continue its partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands, which has awarded the College $5,000 in its fifth year as a grant recipient. Since 2020, Polk State has benefited…
Secretary Kelly visits Polk State, presents Digital Connectivity Technology Grant Award
Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly recently visited Polk State College and came bearing a gracious gift — a big check announcing a $114,642 grant award to Polk State through the Florida Commerce Digital Connectivity…
Polk State Corporate College Executive Director: No training is off limits
“There’s always a way.” Throughout her working career, that has been Polk State Corporate College Executive Director Patty Collins’ motto. Collins began her tenure at Polk State College in January. She arrived with more than…
Former dual enrollment student turning heads at Corporate College
Aliza Khan could literally go to the moon. At least that’s what James Gibbons, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Instructor at Polk State Corporate College, believes. Currently in the CNC Machining course at Polk State, Khan,…
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 to host info sessions on Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprenticeship Program
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 offering the Cybersecurity…
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 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 State College receives $375K+ through FDOE’s Open Door Grant Program
Polk State College has partnered with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to provide students with grant funding for in-demand, high-quality workforce programs that allow them to quickly gain critical skills needed in Polk County’s…