Staff Report / lakelandlocal.org

Polk County Public Schools is hosting a virtual information session titled "Destination Education" on October 7, 2024, from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. The session will focus on the steps to becoming a teacher and will provide certification tools and resources. Participants will have the opportunity to chat live with a teacher recruiter.

Interested individuals can register for the event at the Polk County Public Schools website: polkschoolsfl.com/jobfair.

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Lakeland, FL

1915 South Floral Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

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