Upcoming Workshop Aims to Help Grads, Interns Ace Job Interviews
When it comes to making a good impression during a job interview, some things are obvious. You should take a shower beforehand. Not wear flip-flops. Show up on time. But there are myriad other details…
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Visits Polk State to Discuss Federal Financial Aid, Other Issues
During his tour of Polk State Winter Haven on Monday, College officials gave U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster local perspective on national issues related to Pell Grant funding and veterans’ benefits. Webster, R-Orlando, began his morning…
Polk State Interns Help Plan, Stage Leadership Event for City of Lakeland
Nearly three-dozen City of Lakeland employees recently sharpened their leadership skills at an event Polk State students helped to plan and stage. Working through the College’s Internship Program, students Sumer Allen and Jiari Howard spent…
Polk State Graduates Get Jobs at Highest Rate in Florida for Second Consecutive Year
Polk State College is once again the state’s leader in preparing graduates for immediate employment. New data show that 86 percent of students in the College’s workforce-based programs secured employment within just months of graduation.…
Polk State Internship Program Making First Matches
Polk State College’s new Internship Program is making its first student-employer matches, and if the experience of Richard Williams is any indication, it’s off to a strong start. “I’m very impressed with the program and…
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