The collaboration creates a training ground where students can safely learn to defend against digital threats.
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New Lakeland High–FSC Partnership Sparks Early Pathway for Future Educators
Polk County’s new Educator Academy gives Lakeland High students a head start in teaching.
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The Benefits Cliff: Why a Raise Is Hurting One Full-Time Working Mom in Polk County
A Polk County Schools employee faces the “benefits cliff” after a modest raise, with food and transportation costs squeezing every paycheck.
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Opening Doors: CareerSource Polk Connects Residents with Jobs, Training and Support
CareerSource Polk Open House highlights job training, resume help and tuition support for Polk County residents.
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Florida Poly’s Record Enrollment Builds Polk’s STEM Workforce
Florida Poly’s growth reflects rising demand for affordable, innovative STEM education.
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Meet ALICE: Earning Above Poverty, Falling Short on Basics
A local father shares what it’s like to live paycheck-to-paycheck, despite decades of work experience — and why he believes more people are ALICE than we realize.
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Polk’s New Discovery Center Will Teach Kids Money, Jobs and Life Skills
JA BizTown and Finance Park will bring hands-on financial literacy and career prep to Lakeland.
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YMCA Expands After-School Programs to Support Working Families in Polk County
New and returning YMCA sites offer affordable care, academic enrichment, and flexible scheduling for parents.
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Florida Poly and OCOM Launch Fast-Track Medical Degree to Address Doctor Shortage in Polk County
New 6-year program lets students earn a B.S. and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, aiming to boost local healthcare access in underserved areas.
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Polk Launches Air Traffic Simulator to Bridge Controller Shortage
Polk County Schools is offering a high-tech program providing students with high-paying career opportunities in air traffic control and beyond.
