Polk State EMS leads state in licensure pass rates, career readiness
Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program boasts the state’s highest pass rates for first attempts on the licensure exams for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic, as well as for its cumulative pass…
Polk State Education student has “Eye-Opening Experience” from field study published in newsletter
As Carmen Billante prepares to graduate from Polk State College later this year with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, there has been more than one incident that has guided her path. The latest…
Polk State OTA grad returns with her doctorate as Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Jasmine Thomas’ story has come full circle. The 2018 graduate of Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has returned with her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree to serve as the program’s Clinical Coordinator.…
Polk State therapy programs join forces for Warriors for Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from 7…
Polk State College’s 2023-24 Report to Community highlights success
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, faculty, and staff over the last year and foreshadows the exciting milestones to come for Polk County’s largest-serving institution of higher education and…
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology grad forges career path outside of the lab
Lauren King admits, “I had no idea that an Associate in Science could take me so far.” Her Polk State College degree in Cardiovascular Technology has led to a rewarding and unexpected career outside of…
Polk State Success Coaches support freshmen, increased retention
Less than two years since its inception at Polk State College, the Success Coaching onboarding initiative is proving successful with an 82% retention rate for students who utilize coaching in their freshman year. Success…
Graduate credits Polk State for solidifying career path, transferring to UF
Ximena Villegas is the first generation in her Mexican family to attend college and is inspired by her parents’ work ethic to achieve a career in immigration law. She received her Associate in Arts degree…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate alum graduates from MIT
Sergio Perez fondly remembers late nights studying English flashcards with the help of his mother “when she didn’t know the language herself.” Now he reflects on how far he has come as an alumnus of…
State-of-the-art equipment helps set Polk State Respiratory Care students up for success
With newly acquired modern equipment, experienced instructors, and a track record of success, Polk State College’s Respiratory Program adequately prepares students for a rewarding career in the field. The two-year program awards an Associate in…