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 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…
New Polk State Lake Wales Director to build upon success at JDA Center
Von McGriff’s go-getter attitude and fuchsia fashion are enough to energize students and colleagues, but it’s her creative thinking and heart for the community that will aid her in “reinvigorating” Polk State College’s JD Alexander…
Grad grows programming career at Publix with Polk State degree
Cheiko Wade wasn’t sure what she wanted to do when she graduated from Lake Gibson High School, so she started working for Publix Super Markets in 2005. Interested in computers, she was quickly promoted from…
Polk State alum lands job in Business Information Technology shortly after graduation
Less than a semester after graduating from Polk State College, Dominic Jenkins landed a job in his chosen field. He received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management with a concentration in Business…
Polk State student’s internship at Citrus Connection turns into rewarding career
Carina Chaitoo was intrigued when she learned of the internship opportunities available through Polk State College. “Something just made me apply,” said Chaitoo, whose internship with Citrus Connection led to her career as a human…
Polk State freshman lands valuable opportunities with NASA, USF & more
Habiba Abouzaid says being a freshman shouldn’t stop anyone. She’s a great example. Within her first year at Polk State College, Abouzaid has developed an impressive resume that includes programs such as the NASA Community…
Polk State Radiography grad goes from clinical to career at Winter Haven Hospital
Carlos Buitrago enrolled at Polk State College unsure of what career path to take, until a broken arm introduced him to the discipline of medical imaging. In a sling for two years, he was unable…
Polk State provides alum with motivation, foundation to pursue graduate school
When Berenis Revelo started her higher education journey as a dual enrollment student in high school, she didn’t know just how far it would take her. As the first generation in her family to attend…
Polk State’s inaugural HR VP brings two decades of experience
Stacey Cary may be new to Florida, but she’s no stranger to human resources or higher education as she joins Polk State College as its first Vice President for Human Resources. Born and raised in…