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Find Talent Strong Talent Pool Bartow’s talent pool is supported by world-class educational institutions like Florida Polytechnic University and the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center. Both offer industry-focused
Polk Career Academies Students have access to career academies that combine an academic curriculum with an occupational theme through the career & technical courses, and provides a student with a
Colleges & Universities Opportunities for advanced education are within easy driving distance of Bartow. Polk County is home to six colleges and universities and seven technical schools, offering our emerging
Education & Workforce Our vision for a successful future establishes an education system that is challenging and distinct enough to hearten the highest levels of student achievement, and provides enduring
Government Polk’s Capital City The dominant force in the economy of Bartow is city, county and state government. As the capital of a county with over 7000,000 people, Bartow has