Become a machinist for free in eight weeks
Polk State College is proud to be one of 15 schools across the country to receive a $100,000 grant from All Within My Hands as part of the Metallica Scholars Initiative. This initiative is providing…
Polk State to host commencement ceremonies in May, virtual graduation celebration in December
Polk State College will hold commencement ceremonies this academic year and invites the graduates of 2020 and spring 2021 to participate on May 6, 2021. The College will host a virtual celebration on December 10,…
Polk State Theatre presents ‘Shakespeare Rising’ Oct. 1 – 4 with limited seating
Polk State Theatre will debut its first production of the Fall 2020 Season on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 with “Shakespeare Rising,” a stage reading of a new play by Mary Jane Schaefer directed by Mark…
Full scholarships available for accelerated credentialing programs at Polk State College
Polk State College is offering full scholarships for 10 programs that can be completed by December or early 2021 to put students on a fast and free track to credentialing and employment. The Florida Department…
Winter Haven human resources assistant finds path to helping people at Polk State
Olivia Sanchez was unsure of her career path when she started her college journey, but she knew she wanted to help people. Naturally, she began on a health sciences track, but when she realized medicine…
Polk State Foundation reimagines Wine for Wisdom to support student scholarships and programs
The Polk State College Foundation’s signature event Wine for Wisdom, which brings hundreds of philanthropists together annually in support of student scholarships and programs, has been reimagined for its 11th year with a virtual celebration…
Winter Haven Regional Airport is home to a team of Polk State Aerospace students & grads
When visiting the Winter Haven Regional Airport, there is a great chance of being greeted by a Polk State College student or alum, with the fixed-base operator’s team of technicians completely comprised of Polk State…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application open through Sept. 30
The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will open on September 1 for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. The application for the Associate in Science degree program will be open for both general…
Polk State Criminal Justice grad overcomes doubts, obstacles with support of professors
Amanda Rivera comes from a family of law enforcement officials and always aspired to a career in criminal justice, but her path was not always clear as she had to overcome personal doubts and challenges…
Enroll for 8-week classes
Enrollment continues to take place for the Fall 2020 Semester at Polk State College. Students can register for eight-week Fastrack 2 classes which will begin on October 14. Students should note that most classes are…
