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 Masters of Machining: CNC Machining grad finds his path as machinist
Robert Pettypiece is a successful machinist who found his path and high-wage career as a graduate of Polk State Corporate College’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining Program. He’ll admit that school was never his strong…
Polk State District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2020-2021
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees elected Cindy Hartley Ross as Chair and Ashley Bell Barnett as Vice Chair of the 2020-2021 Academic Year on Monday during the DBOT’s annual reorganization meeting. The role…
Polk State Masters of Machining: CNC grad changes career and life
It may just be a coincidence that machinist Bill Watson, an alumnus of Polk State Corporate College’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining Program, is a lifelong fan of heavy metal band Metallica. But it is…
Polk State Kids at College: Online Edition! a huge hit with families
Although Polk State College’s campuses were closed this summer due to the pandemic, quality programming and educational opportunities continued despite unprecedented challenges, even for Polk State’s youngest “students.” Polk State Kids at College (KAC) has…
Polk State Nursing alumni serve as community heroes
As nurses and healthcare workers across the globe continue to receive praise for their service through the COVID-19 public health emergency, Polk State College expresses thanks to alumni of its Health Sciences programs serving on…
Graduating Polk State Criminal Justice student finds “the job for me” as Polk County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigator
Karly King was at first unsure of what she wanted to do in life. She thought business, or maybe teaching. Then, she landed on something she is truly passionate about and turned that interest into…
Polk State Respiratory Care students & grads prepared to save lives
Polk State College’s Health Sciences programs prepare students for the frontline and in just one week, Respiratory Care seniors will be graduating and taking the next step to becoming the healthcare professionals local hospitals need.…