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.
Category: Economic & Employment Opportunity
Posted inInsight Polk
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.
Posted inInsight Polk
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.
Posted inTransportation
We Fix Big Planes: Company to Bring 250-300 Jobs to Lakeland Airport
Arcade Aviation plans to build a nearly $100 million maintenance and repair facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Posted inInsight Polk
Lakeland Named Best U.S. City for Working Women. Here’s Why.
Study ranks the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro No. 1 for career advancement, pay raises and more.
