
Ready to Soar: Taylor Mundy Wins #SoarEagles Contest

This summer, the Registrar’s Office ran a campaign to encourage high school graduates to complete the Polk State admission process early. To do this, the office hosted a social media contest. More than 3000 Polk…

Polk State Introduces New High-Tech Career Training Program for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinists

This fall, Polk State will introduce its newest high-tech career training for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinists. This four-month program is designed to jump start careers, enabling individuals to secure jobs in one of the…

The Guy In the Sky: Six Things You Didn’t Know About Professor of Aerospace Sciences, Ryan Wallace

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Almost…it’s Ryan Wallace! As a Professor of Aerospace Sciences in Polk State’s Aerospace Program, Wallace prepares students in all facets of the aerospace industry. And with his impressive academic…

Excelsior College, Polk State College Secure National Science Foundation Grant to Develop Educational Simulations for Workforce Readiness

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Excelsior College over $864,846 in grant funding to ensure workforce readiness. Excelsior has partnered with Polk State College to prepare technicians for skilled positions in the energy and manufacturing industries. Excelsior and Polk State College will develop simulations…

CPS presents Career Expo 2017

The Polk State Center for Public Safety held Career Expo 2017 on August 4. Representatives from 48 law-enforcement agencies throughout Florida discussed career opportunities, and workshops included such topics as Resume and Interview Preparation and…

Polk State College Introduces Special Topics in Sociology Course

The beauty of the collegiate experience is the opportunity to delve deeper into new and exciting concepts. This year, Polk State College is introducing a special topics course offered by the Sociology Department entitled, Gender,…

Polk State Responds to Industry Needs with the Industrial Maintenance Technician Program

According to Don Gray, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Maintenance for Publix Super Markets, Inc., “Growth in automation has significantly transformed the landscape of industrial operations. ” This is why Polk State is committed to responding…

Kids at College

Polk State held two sessions of Kids at College in June and July on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. Children ages 5-14 chose from a variety of classes in topics such as Rocketry, Art, Robotics,…

Polk State College “Start Right” Campaign Supports the Lake Wales Community

The Polk State College Foundation, in coordination with the Polk State JD Alexander Center, is excited to announce the Polk State Start Right Campaign: School Supply Giveaway. The event will be held Saturday, July 29…

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School: Students Earn Accolades at 2017 HOSA International Leadership Conference

Two 2017 graduates of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School recently won several awards at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Student Leadership Conference held at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort…