
Pipeline between Lake Wales HS, Polk State Engineering Technology helps shape future for STEM in community

Polk State College’s newest articulation agreement – the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway Program with Florida Polytechnic University – will enhance STEM education at the College and make a profound impact on the local workforce. Partially…

Enroll tuition-free in Polk State’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program

Students can now complete Polk State College’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program at no cost, thanks to a sponsorship provided by Polk State College and the State of Florida, Department of Commerce, and…

Polk State closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day

Polk State College will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday classes will not take place on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The College will reopen on Monday, July 6. However, individuals…

Enroll now: Polk State Computer Numeric Control Program is powering up for January classes

Polk State College’s Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Production Specialist Program is accelerating into the new year, driving workforce opportunity, innovation and career transformation. With expert instruction, state-of-the-art equipment, strong industry partnerships and grant-funding opportunities, the…

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…


