PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Oct. 21, 2024 October 21, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in professional technical training for more than 75 years, Motor America ( HMA ) and Genesis Motor America (GMA) are launching two new employer-specific training programs. These programs complement Lincoln Tech’s Automotive Service Technology programs across the country, helping students develop skills in Hyundai/Genesis equipment and systems while helping employers build their technician workforce. It also helps.
Interested students have the opportunity to choose between the Hyundai Performance Institute Technician Student Program or the Genesis Technician Student Academy. * Both are employer-funded, so there is no additional cost to Lincoln Tech students to receive this additional training. This web-based training helps prospective technicians begin the technician certification process before being hired by a dealership. Students can gain additional experience through hands-on practice at a Hyundai or Genesis retail store.
These self-paced online programs are the same resources used by already employed Hyundai and Genesis technicians. With more than 675,000 auto technician job openings expected nationwide by 2032**, many of which include Hyundai and Genesis dealerships, programs like this are a great way for employers to fill trained applicants. It has gained popularity as an innovative way to help maintain a stable pipeline.
Lincoln Tech students enrolled in Automotive Service Technical Training can add a Hyundai or Genesis option to their program at no additional cost and build manufacturer-specific career skills while also receiving employer discounts on Sonic tool kits. Masu.
“We are pleased to add Hyundai & Genesis to our recruiting partners,” said Scott Shaw, president and CEO of Lincoln Tech. “Hundreds of Lincoln Tech graduates have worked at Hyundai or Genesis dealerships in the past, and this program will accelerate the hiring process for their potential hires while also providing Hyundai with experience working on a specific technology.” These technicians will have a faster time to “step up” to certified technician status and will play a key role in helping Hyundai and Genesis grow. ”
“Our partnership with Lincoln Tech to empower the next generation of engineers is about more than just education,” said Randy Parker, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America. “It is a commitment to excellence and a bright future. Together, we not only provide training, we ignite passion to drive our industry forward. We are here for a journey of discovery, a hand in shaping tomorrow. , and the partnership that makes it all possible.”
In support of this program, Hyundai will donate vehicles for training purposes to Lincoln Technological University’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and East Point, Georgia campuses; A Hyundai scan tool donation was made at East Point. campus. Lincoln Tech’s Automotive Service Technology program is also available on its Columbia, Maryland, campus. Denver, Colorado. East Windsor, Connecticut. Grand Prairie, Texas. Indianapolis, Indiana. Mahwah, New Jersey; Melrose Park, Illinois. Nashville, Tennessee. and Union, New Jersey.
*Must meet dealer terms and conditions.
** Career growth projections from 2020 to 2030 are available at onetonline.org. This is current as of August 28, 2024.
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About Lincoln Education Services Corporation
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a leading provider of diverse, career-oriented postsecondary education. Lincoln offers career-oriented programs for recent high school graduates and working adults in five major areas of study: automotive technology, health sciences, skilled trades, information technology, and hospitality services. Since our founding in 1946, Lincoln has provided skilled technicians to our workforce.
Lincoln currently operates 22 campuses in 13 states under four brands: Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln Institute of Technology, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. Lincoln also operates the Lincoln Culinary Institute in both Maryland and Connecticut.
For more information, visit lincolntech.edu.
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