Learning Lounge: Snacks, Swag, And Tips For Students
Students popped in for some popcorn and left with some knowledge Tuesday at the Lakeland Student Center. They participated in the semester’s first “Learning Lounge” session, which focused on ways students can obtain their degrees…
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…
CAREER COACH: A New Polk State Tool for Exploring Career Potential
Matching a career choice to personal talents and ideals can be a daunting task. So is figuring out the necessary training and coursework to attain the job, and doing the research to ensure that the…
You Are Invited: 3rd Annual Suit Up Career Fair and Networking Event
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Polk State College students to the 3rd annual Suit Up, Career Fair and Networking Event on February 1, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at CPS Investment Advisors, 201…
Five Questions With Veterans Services Coordinator Byron Loyd: Making the Transition to College Life
For the men and women of the armed services, the transition from military life can sometimes be a challenge. When it comes to their educational pursuits, however, those challenges are mitigated by the strong presence…
Talk to the Experts Day
Polk State Career Development Services & SALO presented Talk to the Experts Day Feb. 18 on the Lakeland campus. At this event, more than 90 students had the opportunity to talk to College officials and expert…
Polk State Winter Haven Hosting Scholarship, Financial Aid Event on Sept. 15; Free Lunch
An upcoming event at Polk State’s Winter Haven campus will offer two things students always need: food and information about how to pay their tuition. Career Development Services and the Student Activities and Leadership Office…
Five Questions With Pairris Jones: How “My Plan” Is Helping Students Pick and Prepare for Their Careers
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” For kids, answers to that question come easily. Firefighter, teacher, policeman, astronaut, princess, rock star. Anything is possible, and there are no consequences for making…
Polk State Lakeland Career Development Services Fall Events Include Sessions on Scholarships, Social Media
Polk State Lakeland’s Career Development Services has numerous events planned for the fall semester, all intended to help students get ready for the professional world. “Each workshop and event is designed to empower our students…
Encore Careers — College and Work are Better the Second Time Around
“Give yourself time to get lost.” “These kinds of transitions take time!” “Don’t put pressure on yourself to figure it all out right away.” Sounds like the sort of advice offered to a freshman who…
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