Who Should Attend?
WE3 is open to anyone who is interested in the quality and state of readiness of the future workforce of Polk County.
Parents and Students
Parents and students who would like to learn
more about workforce education programs at the schools in their
area. General program areas include Agriscience, Business,
Familly & Consumer Science, Industrial, Medical, Technology and
more.
Local Business and Industry Partners
Local businesses are encouraged to visit the expo to learn how
Polk's schools are preparing students to enter our competitive
workforce. This is an opportunity for businesses to meet
students and teachers, find out about the exciting programs being
offering and find out what businesses can do to increase student
achievement.
How You Can Help
Invite others that have an interest in the future workforce of Polk County.
Invite small business leaders. Examples: Veterinarians, Plumbers, Electricians, Mechanics, Anyone that will need a highly
trained employee
Become a sponsor. Sponsoring companies will be recognized during the event, on the web and on event literature.
What is the WE3 Expo?
Local business and industry professionals have partnered with Polk
State College and the public schools of Polk County to create the WE3 Expo. This collaborative effort will allow middle schools
and high schools to highlight career academies and workforce program
offerings throughout the county.
Students will be on hand to
demonstrate and discuss their preparation for careers in the new millennium. WE3 will feature more than 40 exhibitors.
These students are the next generation of Polk County workers and you will have the opportunity to interact with them.
Anticipation of this event is growing and we expect that it will benefit the community greatly.
Directions
WE3 will be held at the Lakeland Center.
