Polk State Network Systems student gains hands-on experience with Inland Fiber
For Shaquita Wright, technology has always been an interest. Thanks to Polk State College and a recent internship with Inland Fiber, that interest has formed into a rewarding career opportunity. Set to graduate in May…
Polk State student, staff member win awards at statewide conference
Florida Association of Colleges & Employers (FloridaACE) presents five awards each year at its annual conference. This year, Polk State College was well represented with two honorees. Adam Tawfik, 21, was announced as the winner…
For HR professional, Polk State provides flexibility to work & achieve degree
Adam Tawfik is already enjoying a successful career in human resources as an HR coordinator for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his bachelor’s degree. When Polk State College…
Polk State alum lands job at the College before having degree in hand
A single father to two preteen daughters, Jeremy Brown serves as proof to his girls that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to. Brown, 38, has had an interest in computers and technology…
5 questions with Matina Wagner, Coordinator of Internship & Experiential Learning
Polk State College is proud to provide enriching and robust internship and experiential learning opportunities that allow students to gain valuable experiences and build skillsets as they prepare for their careers. Students benefit from Polk…
Polk State student lands internship on Capitol Hill with Congressman Soto
Polk State College student A’Lysha Neloms will take to Capitol Hill this summer as an intern with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto’s office. The Lakeland native who comes from a single-parent household with three siblings hasn’t…
Polk State College & LEGOLAND® Florida Resort partner to provide prepaid scholarships
Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort are proud to build on the longstanding partnership between Polk County’s largest-serving higher education institution and premier theme park to offer prepaid scholarships to Polk State College for…
Interns share ideas with LEGOLAND Florida Resort executives
Polk State College students interning at LEGOLAND Florida Resort recently presented ideas for enhancing the guest experience to park executives, who provided positive feedback and constructive criticism to the interns. The exchange was an invaluable…
Student Finds Opportunities in Internships
Allan Hall knows how to seize an opportunity. He’s still a year out from receiving his Associate in Science in Supply Chain Management from Polk State College, but already landed a job in the industry he…
Polk State College Students Soar In the Eagle Co-Op Internship Program
Polk State College students completed the Eagle Co-Op Internship Project with presentations to the executive team of LEGOLAND® Florida. Students participating in the program this year were: Sara Giraldo Siying Yu Nubianna Boyd Anahi Munoz…