Free manufacturing training scheduled for July and August
Are you unemployed or underemployed? Do you have a criminal record? Does a career seem out of reach? At Polk State College, you can receive free training and earn valuable certifications that will land you…
Rich Thompson remembered for forging partnerships that make Polk State Corporate College what it is today
Many remember Richard Thompson for his phrase: “I’m Rich and I live on Easy Street.” He really did live on Easy Street in Lake Wales, and Thompson’s favorite saying embodied his sense of humor, infectious…
Manufacturers: Polk State’s Engineering Technology Program is filling industry needs
A recent survey of Florida’s manufacturers found that Polk State College’s Associate in Science in Engineering Technology degree program is preparing students and employees with the skills they need to be successful in the workplace.…
Polk State provides free training for manufacturing jobs
Are you unemployed or underemployed? Do you have a criminal record? Does a career seem out of reach? At Polk State College, you can receive free training and earn valuable certifications that will land you…
Polk State Machining Programs Receive NIMS Accreditation
Polk State’s Computer Numeric Control and Manual Machining programs were recognized Dec. 6 with accreditation by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) for Machining Level 1 credentials. Polk State has met rigorous national…
Polk State College Machining Programs Receive NIMS Accreditation
Polk State College’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) and Manual Machining programs will be recognized for their quality and ability to successfully train members of the local workforce on Wednesday, December 6, with accreditation by the…
Pakistani Delegation Visits Polk State on Community College Tour
Sixteen Pakistanis who are either administrators for post-secondary vocational and technical institutions or officials with higher education planning responsibilities for community colleges in Pakistan toured Polk State College on Tuesday to learn about the U.S.…
Spring Registration Opens
Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…
Manufacturing Day Introduces Students to Polk State’s Career Pathways
More than 300 students from Polk County Public Schools toured local manufacturers last week as part of Polk County Manufacturing Day, which introduces high school students to careers and the degree and certification pathways required…
Leadership Development in Public Safety Certification Program Named Exemplary
The National Council for Continuing Education & Training (NCCET) recently awarded Polk State Corporate College’s Leadership Development in Public Safety (LDPS) Certification Program with the Exemplary Program Award in workforce and economic development. The NCCET…