Check out FREE information and resources for MANUFACTURING opportunities in Polk County from local CAREER PROFESSIONALS and CURRENT leaders in their field!
Career Insights - Manufacturing Part 1
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Example Careers…
Industrial Designer
Inventory Control Specialist
Metalworker
Processing Technician
Production Supervisor
Safety Supervisor
Shipping Material Handler
Quality Controller
Jobs for Students
in the Manufacturing Field!
Polk County Public Schools and higher education institutions prepare students to pursue advanced degrees in manufacturing. Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti, said that 21.4% of Polk County’s workforce is supply chain or logistics. In all, four of the county’s colleges have manufacturing programs. In addition, several middle schools and high schools have manufacturing pre-academies.
Polk County, Florida’s
Best Place for Manufacturing!
Polk County supports advanced/agile manufacturing, which is a growing, targeted sector of the area’s diversifying economy. Companies like Publix Super Markets, Inc., Florida Can Manufacturing, Ferrera Tooling, and Peace River Citrus have invested millions to buy land, build infrastructure and upgrade equipment. Local (trained) employees and graduates are hired throughout Polk County!