Polk State and Polk County Public Schools launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Thursday, July 10, 2025 — Polk State College and Polk County Public Schools formally announced the launch of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program during a celebration on the College’s Lakeland Campus on Tuesday. The program is made possible by a Pathway to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) of more than $281,000 from the Florida Department of Education. The grant, approved in December 2024, will cover tuition, books, transportation, and supplies. Students will complete the program at no cost to them. “Today
Polk State’s 3 collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 — For the first time in Polk State College history, all three of its collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education, and not for a lack of academic achievement in the past. Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School traditionally received a school improvement rating due to differences in its charter and mission.
Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Monday, June 30, 2025 — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2025-2026 state budget on Monday with Polk State College’s operational funding maintained, $10 million for the continued development of the Haines City-Davenport Campus and $6.1 million to complete the renovations of the Lakeland Academic Center. These allocations bring Polk State College’s special appropriations to more than $100 million since 2017 – investments that have enabled the College to expand academic programs, reduce the
Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workf
Monday, June 16, 2025 — FloridaCommerce announced today that Polk State College is one of five colleges awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. The $2.8 million grant will support the College’s Manufacturing and Industrial Excellence: Specializing Polk County’s Workforce for Future Growth project, designed to meet regional workforce demands and strengthen the local economy. The grant will allow Polk State to launch a welding program
