Polk State Aerospace remains on cutting edge of technology to prepare aspiring pilots
Polk State College Aerospace is revered as a quality program that provides aspiring pilots with the most realistic flight experiences possible before they ever step foot in the cockpit. A recent equipment acquisition builds on…
Polk State VP for Resource Development focused on building relationships, supporting students
Dr. Steve Warner has led a successful career in education but his arrival at Polk State College as the institution’s Vice President for Resource Development and Executive Director of its Foundation is perhaps where his…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate recognized as Polk County’s top high school
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School has been recognized as the top school in Polk County and among the best schools in the state of Florida. The high marks came from U.S. News & World…
Polk State Nursing to hold info sessions
The highly sought, limited-admission Nursing Program at Polk State College will host information sessions on each campus. Info sessions will take place on Thursday, February 29, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in WLR 106…
Polk State College to host open house events March 26 and April 4
Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on March 26 and the Lakeland Campus on April 4. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
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 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…