Five Questions with Corporate College Director, Howard Drake: Raising the Profile of the Corporate College Professionally and Academically
In 2011, Howard Drake joined Polk State College as the Program Manager for the Engineering Technology Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM) Program, funded by a US Department of Labor grant. Now, five years later, he is the…
Polk State Corporate College Selected as 2017 Bellwether Award Finalist
Recognized for the Leadership Development in Public Safety Certification The Polk State Corporate College has been selected as a finalist for the 2017 Bellwether Awards, which is a collaboration between the Community College Futures Assembly…
Polk State Names Howard Drake as New Corporate College Director
The Polk State Corporate College has a new director. Howard Drake, who began working at Polk State in 2011, began his new position earlier this month. He previously served as director of applied technology grants.…
Polk State and Partners Win Federal Grant to Train Inmates for Manufacturing Jobs
Polk State College has been selected to receive federal grant dollars to train inmates for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the Polk Partnership for Industrial Employment, led by…
First Responders Participate in Leadership Training at Polk State Center for Public Safety
Just a week after its grand opening celebration, the Polk State Center for Public Safety hosted three dozen Polk County Fire Rescue employees for the opening session of a new leadership training program specifically…
College Alliance for Advanced Manufacturing Welcomes Hillsborough Community College
The College Alliance for Advanced Manufacturing now has a new partner in providing training programs to Florida’s manufacturers. Hillsborough Community College has officially joined the College Alliance for Advanced Manufacturing, becoming the seventh public college in…
Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center Hosts Tour for Legislative Delegation
Members of Polk County’s legislative delegation visited the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center on Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the facility and learn about its impact on students and the community.…
“If You Can Dream It, You Can Print It”: Polk State Now Offering Classes in 3D Modeling and Printing
Polk State College is now offering a series of classes in 3D modeling and printing that will allow students to earn an industry-recognized credential. “Thanks to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, we have…
Five Questions With Matt Lenihan: How Polk State and the College Alliance for Advanced Manufacturing Are Helping an Industry Evolve
Matthew Lenihan is based at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center, but you won’t find him there most days. He’s usually on the road, meeting with manufacturers across the Tampa Bay region to…
Polk State Corporate College, Bartow Chamber Partner for Professional Development Academy
Polk State College and the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce are partnering to create a series of seminars and classes for local professionals. The Greater Bartow Chamber Professional Development Academy kicks off March 25 at…