DENVER, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Educational
Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in
specialized technical training, has announced that it will begin
offering training in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) systems as part
of an expanded diesel career training program at its campus in
Denver, CO. The enhanced
curriculum will increase graduates' skill sets and open doors to
more career paths in their job search.
"Alternative fuel systems like Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, are
the environmentally-friendly future of the diesel and
transportation industry," says Lincoln's President and CEO Scott Shaw. "Our partners in the diesel
and truck industry are increasingly turning to these alternative
fuels in order to increase the efficiency of their fleets and
become more environmentally conscientious. The versatile
alternative fuels industry has become critical to the nation's
economic future and Lincoln Tech aims
to provide the skilled technicians to sustain it."
Around the country today, a "greener" approach is being
advocated from both inside and outside the diesel industry.
This demand for cleaner technology is dramatically changing how
diesel trucks, buses and other machines operate. Vehicles are more
efficient and have less of an impact on the environment. Even large
trucks can now run at top efficiency while cutting down on
emissions and pollution.
"Lincoln students are training
and preparing for the future of compressed natural gas fuel
systems," says Steve Buchenot,
Lincoln Tech's Group President.
"Colorado is one of the leading
states in this field. Natural gas fields such as CNG are
clean, abundant and inexpensive. Based on industry advisor
comments, we expect that they will be sought by fleets,
manufacturers and vehicle service providers thanks to their
advanced knowledge in this expanding field."
Shaw adds that the new offering is the latest example of
Lincoln Tech's drive to innovate with
programs that meet the evolving needs of the industries supported
by Lincoln's career training
programs. "The addition of alternative fuel technology at our
Denver campus is in line with our
mission to position our students for career success after
graduation," he says. "We will continue to seek out new
paths, new technologies, and new programs to offer so that our
graduates will possess the skill sets hiring managers want to
see."
Through the Diesel & Truck with Alternative Fuel Technology
training program, students will receive hands-on training with
diesel engines, brakes, fuel systems and more. They will build
skills for disassembling and reassembling engines, inspecting all
system components, applying safety and maintenance procedures for
CNG fuel systems, and working with the science behind compressed
natural gas.
The Denver, CO campus is
accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges (ACCSC).
About Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a leading provider
of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education.
Lincoln offers recent high school
graduates and working adults career-oriented programs in five
principal areas of study: automotive technology, health sciences,
skilled trades, business and information technology, and
hospitality services. Lincoln has
provided the workforce with skilled technicians since its inception
in 1946.
Lincoln currently operates 29
campuses in 15 states under four brands: Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Euphoria Institute
of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and Lincoln
College of New England. Lincoln also operates Lincoln Culinary
Institutes in the states of Connecticut, Maryland and Florida.
For more information, go to lincolntech.edu.
Contact Information
Lincoln Educational Services
Corporation
Peter Tahinos
(973) 736-9340x49233
ptahinos@lincolntech.edu
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