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As Polk State College, Polk County and the globe reflect on one year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the college is focused on a future that is brighter and characterized by success for our community. Polk County is on the path to economic recovery and prosperity with all sectors and organizations, including the Central Florida Development Council, Polk Vision and the chambers of commerce, working together strategically in the best interest of our community. Polk State remains dedicated to its role as Polk County’s largest higher education institution and its success in producing a highly skilled talent pipeline that fills local workforce needs. The college is proud to be reskilling and upskilling individuals whose jobs have been impacted by the pandemic – many who are receiving training at no cost to them thanks to grant-funded opportunities through the Florida Department of Education and College partners. Additionally, through advisory boards comprised of ....
Polk County launched an online COVID-19 vaccination portal Thursday creating a second method for seniors to sign up. The online vaccination portal at register.polk.health went live about 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Senior citizens age 65 and older can register by providing their name, date of birth and contact information to receive an appointment when supplies become available. “This is something we have been developing, but wanted to get right,” Polk Commissioner Rick Wilson said in a press statement. “Relying on the proven technology we used to register Polk’s residents for CARES Act funding, we worked with the Florida Department of Health to develop an efficient online system to register the public for the COVID-19 vaccine. ....