Polk State & CareerSource Polk put student on path to rewarding career in occupational therapy
Higher education that once seemed out of reach for Marisol Ramirez Ramos has now transformed her life thanks to tuition assistance made possible by CareerSource Polk and the quality training she has received through Polk…
Polk State EMS alum returns to program as clinical coordinator
Lisa Correll’s passion for education and pride in Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services Program is evident upon meeting her. With a 10-year career in emergency medicine and as an alum of Polk State EMS,…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant alum returns for doctoral work
Jasmine Thomas enjoyed and valued her experience in Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program so much that it was a no-brainer to return to work alongside faculty, staff, and students as she completes…
Polk State celebrates Career & Technical Education Month
Students and faculty at Polk State College are joining peers and colleagues across the nation during the month of February to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. CTE Month is recognized to celebrate and…
Young mother and daughter of migrant workers becomes first in her family to achieve degree – a Polk State Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Maricela Morales comes from a family built on a strong work ethic. Her father, from Mexico, went to school only one day in his life before his family needed him to stay on the farm…
Graduating Polk State Nursing student dedicates degree to sister with rare genetic syndrome
Lorann Pate started her Polk State College journey early as a Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School student, but her calling to become a nurse began even earlier as she has grown up watching her…
Polk State OTA grad awarded for paying it forward to students
Lidia Ramirez recently received an Award of Excellence from the Florida Occupational Therapy Education Consortium for service to the field, including her commitment to providing Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant students with clinical opportunities, especially…
Florida Department of Education’s Division of Career & Adult Education Chancellor visits Polk State
Polk State College was honored to welcome Henry Mack, Chancellor of the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Career and Adult Education, to Polk County on Wednesday to tour the College’s state-of-the-art workforce training facilities…
Polk State Respiratory alum returns as Clinical Education Coordinator to train future RTs
Jordan Emro is a proud alum of Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program and enjoyed nearly a decade working in the clinical setting before she felt called to return to the College full time. Emro…
BSN graduate says Polk State Nursing opened her eyes to her fullest potential
Raymonda Johnson graduated in June 2021 from the Polk State Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and is working per diem as a nurse in Central Florida while she attends Nova Southeastern University to…