
Polk State, WHEDC Agree to Partner on Internships, Events, Other Opportunities for Students

Polk State College and the Winter Haven Economic Development Council have inked an agreement that will help students make stronger real-life connections to area businesses. Polk State President Eileen Holden signed the Memorandum of Understanding…

Polk Hosts First Meta-Major Expo, Another Planned for Feb. 27

The Polk State Lakeland Student Center was abuzz Tuesday afternoon, as students mingled with area employers during the College’s first-ever Meta-Major Expo. Hosted by the College’s Career Resource Center, the event targeted the meta-major of…

Polk State Celebrates Opening of Advanced Technology Center, Philanthropy

In celebrating the opening of its Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center, Polk State College also celebrated philanthropy — it wouldn’t have made sense to do it any other way. Because the 47,000-square-foot building…

Polk State Hosting Small Business Forum for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Polk State’s Xi Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will host a small business forum for aspiring entrepreneurs at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 in room WST 126 of the Polk State Winter Haven Student…

Polk State Wins National Recognition for Manufacturing Training Program

Polk State College has won national recognition for its work to provide the manufacturing industry with a more highly trained workforce. Earlier this month, the College received the Exemplary Program Award for Workforce & Economic…

Mosaic Contributes $75,000 to Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center

The Mosaic Company has presented $75,000 to the Polk State College Foundation to benefit the College’s new Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center. Mosaic’s gift will support high-tech capital needs associated with the opening and ongoing…

Polk State Receives $1.6 Million Department of Labor Grant

Polk State College has been awarded $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of a multimillion-dollar, nationwide grant program aimed at preparing workers in growing industries. Earlier this week, Secretary of Labor…

Polk State Approved to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Sciences

Polk State College has received approval for its fourth baccalaureate degree, the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Sciences. The State Board of Education on Tuesday granted unanimous approval for the new degree. The College plans…

Polk State’s Roe Speaks at Florida STEM Forum

Polk State College’s Eric Roe was among the presenters at Thursday’s Florida STEM Forum, an event aimed at helping to create a more highly trained workforce. The Florida STEM Forum, which took place in Orlando,…

Polk State Trustees Approve Furr & Wegman as Design Firm for Center for Public Safety

Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously approved Lakeland-based Furr & Wegman Architects, P.A., as the design firm for its Center for Public Safety. The selection continues a partnership between the firm…