Recently, Polk's business partners gathered together in support of Workforce Education Career Academies. Learn more about the event and see video of our guest speakers by clicking the links in the column below.
Business Partner Interviews
At the Workforce Education Academy Summit the following business partners spoke on behalf of career education in Polk County. View the videos using the free quicktime player.
WE Need Your Help
How Your Business Can Make a Difference
The students of Polk County can benefit greatly from your support. Currently, we are looking for partners to:
- Volunteer as a Guest Speaker
- Provide Financial Sponsorship
- Provide Equipment
- Offer Internships or On-the-Job Training
- Serve on an Advisory Board
- Offer Company (Facility) Tours
- Provide Student Scholarships
- Become a Named Academy Sponsor
If your business it interested in partnering with a Workforce Education program, you may complete an
online commitment card or download a printable commitment card and mail it to:
Workforce Education
1915 S. Floral Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
District Academy Advisory Council
The goal of Workforce Education’s District Academy Advisory Council is to link the resources of business, education, and local community in order to promote higher education, career pathways, and active civic participation.
With the current focus on “high skill, high wage, high demand” employment, it is critical that we work together to ensure that the next generation of employees and leaders are prepared to maintain the future growth of our economy.
