Polk State College is a public state college with campuses in Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Lake Wales. Founded in 1964, the college serves more than 20,000 students with Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees as well as a wide range of certificate programs and workforce training options. Polk State also operates three charter high schools within the county.
Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti
President
Lee@polk.edu
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 297-1098
This year’s focus will be on economic recovery. I think we would be remiss as a county to not focus on how to continue to help move our region forward, despite the challenges. That means making sure we continue to support our education development, the pipeline of talent but also do our best to coordinate with the county to help small businesses prosper and be part of the recruitment of large businesses to the area.
Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, Polk State College
Polk State College
In the News
Polk State College Receives State Grant to Start Welding Program, Add to Industrial Trades Training
July 2, 2025
Polk County Leaders Earn Tampa Bay Business Journal Power 100 List Honors
February 4, 2025
Polk State College One of 3 State Institutions to Offer Online Courses Nationwide at Affordable Price Through XploreFLEd
November 14, 2024
Polk Manufacturing Sector Gaining Traction, Seeing Growth on MFG Day
October 4, 2024
Educational Opportunities Abound for Careers in Polk Aviation
August 22, 2024
Polk Nursing Programs Provide Well-Qualified Candidates to the Talent Pipeline
July 25, 2024
Polk State College Provost Takes Over as Chair of CFDC’s Talent Pipeline Committee
July 19, 2024
Barnetts Donate $3 Million for Construction of New Polk State College Campus in Northeast Polk County
May 13, 2024
Polk County Continues to Attract Talent Companies Need for Success
January 29, 2024
Strong Talent Pipeline One Reason Advanced Manufacturers are Locating in Polk County
October 29, 2023
CFDC Honors Small, Large Businesses with its Annual Awards, Recaps the Last Year
September 29, 2023
Polk State College Respiratory Therapist Program
September 26, 2023
CareerSource Polk Honors Businesses, Presents Session on Game Changers
August 18, 2023
Polk State College Welcomes a Familiar Face as New Provost
July 26, 2023
Southeastern University Launches Trades Program to Enhance the Local Offerings
June 14, 2023
College, Technical School Graduates Fill the Talent Pipeline in Polk County
June 12, 2023
Newly Named Winter Haven City Manager has His Heart in His City, Helping Others
May 3, 2023
Polk State’s New Human Resources Program Providing Candidates for Job Openings
February 20, 2023
Five Local Colleges Help Prepare Students for Careers in the Business Sector
February 13, 2023
Polk County’s Growth Brings Need for Diverse Housing Inventory
December 19, 2022
Polk State College President Talks About Growth, a New Campus and the Hispanic Population
December 16, 2022
Polk Ranks Top 10 in Talent Attraction
December 8, 2022
Health Sciences Economic Impact Growing with the County’s Population
November 28, 2022
Five Polk Colleges Prepare Students for Health Sciences Careers
November 22, 2022
Polk State College is an Economic Engine Providing Critical Economic Impact to Central Florida
November 4, 2022
Growth in Polk County Leads to Fourth-Place Ranking on Fastest-Growing Metro List
November 2, 2022
Three Polk Colleges Contribute to the Advanced Manufacturing Talent Pipeline
October 27, 2022
Celebrating Growth in Tech-Enabled Manufacturing in Polk County
October 17, 2022
Exporting Call to Action
August 30, 2022
New Lakeland Incubator Provides Space to Innovate Aviation and Logistics
June 17, 2022
College Graduates are Ready to Enter Polk County Workforce
May 25, 2022
Growing Supply Chain Industry is Supported by Local Talent Pipeline
May 9, 2022
Florida Southern Professor Provides Insight on Supply Chain Problems
April 25, 2022
Polk Schools Provide Talent Pipeline to the Tourism Industry
February 24, 2022
Polk State College Looks to Expand in 2022
February 9, 2022
Educational Institutions Prepare Students for Manufacturing Careers
October 29, 2021
Polk State President Leaves CFDC a Legacy of Assisting with Business Resiliency
September 29, 2021
Local Colleges Providing Pipeline of Aviation Talent
August 18, 2021
CFDC Quarterly Leadership Roundtable: Workplace of the Future
May 21, 2021
Polk State Corporate College Uses Grant to Teach Cybersecurity
February 25, 2021
Manufacturing Workforce Grows at Polk State College Through Metallica Foundation Grant
August 25, 2020
Pharmacy Academy Prepares Students to Pursue Sonography at Polk State College
January 10, 2020
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