
There’s still time to enroll at Polk State!

The Fall 2022 Semester is underway and there is still time to enroll for the second eight-week session which will begin on October 12. Additionally, emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency…

5 questions with Jeannette Grullon: Get career ready!

Preparing for a rewarding career includes facets of personal and professional growth that take place beyond the classroom. At Polk State College, there are many free and valuable resources to aid in that development, allowing…

Employers can increase cybersecurity with valuable training at Polk State

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…

Polk State SALO celebrates Welcome Weeks

Polk State College’s Student Activities & Leadership Office (SALO) celebrated the start of the Fall 2022 Semester with welcome events on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, including free food, activities, club rush, vendor days,…

Polk State celebrates Workforce Development Month

Polk State College is celebrating Workforce Development Month alongside Florida’s state leaders and workforce partners. Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month this week in recognition of the collaborative efforts among the Governor’s…

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 will be closed on Labor Day

Polk State College will be closed Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen Tuesday, September 6. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on September 3. Registration continues for the…

Polk State College to host Hispanic Heritage Month festivities

Polk State College has announced the return of its on-campus Hispanic Heritage Month festivities which will begin with the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off on September 15 at noon in the Lakeland Technology Building at 3425…

Polk State SGA president uses platform to raise sickle cell awareness

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disease in the U.S. and comes with many complications. Aaliyah Jones, president of Polk State College’s Student Government Association (SGA) on the Lakeland Campus, has…

Polk State graduates inaugural President’s Leadership Institute

Polk State College celebrated the graduation of its inaugural President’s Leadership Institute in August comprised of faculty and staff who expanded their learning and experiential skills through this new professional development opportunity. The program is…


