- Innovative Johnson Controls Academy provides six
weeks of intensive training toward full-time
employment, as well as housing near the Lincoln Tech campus in Columbia, Maryland
- Participants transition to Johnson Controls field
locations throughout the United
States upon completion of the program, with relocation
assistance provided
- The program is designed to tackle the skilled-labor gap
through hands-on training that develops new and rewarding career
pathways
MILWAUKEE and COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 6, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:
LINC) and Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy
and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the Johnson
Controls Academy, a six-week intensive training program focused on
developing the next generation of building technicians. The
program, based at Lincoln Tech's
Columbia, Maryland campus, was
created to provide a pathway to employment at Johnson Controls
locations throughout the United
States. Johnson Controls supports the students with on-site
housing and relocation packages and plans to onboard approximately
130 new technicians or more each year.
"Johnson Controls has been an exemplary partner with us since
the beginning," says Scott Shaw,
President and CEO, Lincoln Tech. "It
was exciting to be able to start this relationship with them almost
five years ago, and it's extremely gratifying to see how they, in
turn, are supporting our students and graduates. The Johnson
Controls Academy is an innovative, forward-thinking solution to the
hiring challenges many employers face today – and we're proud to be
able to host it at a Lincoln campus."
The program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds -- from
military veterans to adult learners -- and has already graduated
three classes of participants who have been placed in Johnson
Controls technician roles throughout the U.S. including
California, Florida, Virginia, Illinois and Nebraska. This hands-on learning opportunity
builds upon Lincoln Tech's Electrical
and Electronic Systems Technology (EEST) education for participants
and prepares them for real-life experiences in the field. Housing
is paid for by Johnson Controls for the full six weeks. Following
completion of the Johnson Controls Academy program, new
technicians' relocation expenses when moving to the location of
their new, full-time job are also supported by Johnson
Controls.
"Johnson Controls Academy graduates are on track to become the
next generation of innovators with the digital and technical
knowledge to overcome our industry's biggest challenges," said
Mike Schade, Vice President, Human
Resources, Building Solutions North America, Johnson Controls.
"Program participants are problem solvers, creative thinkers and
are eager to enter a field with great demand, secure career
opportunities and the potential for professional advancement. The
skilled-trade gap continues to widen, but we are closing it one
career at a time."
Lincoln Tech and Johnson Controls'
partnership comes at a crucial time for the industry. An influx of
trade professionals are expected to leave the labor force to change
careers or retire, leading to a projection of nearly 10,000 job
openings per year over the next decade. Recent years have seen
a scarcity of candidates with the specialized skill sets needed to
succeed in these roles. This workforce disparity slows innovation
and negatively impacts the public and private organizations who
depend on building technology leaders for critical infrastructure
maintenance. Johnson Controls Academy offers the opportunity to
bridge the gap by igniting passion for hands-on work and investing
in a future-ready workforce.
"The Johnson Controls-Lincoln Tech relationship is a premier
partnership and a way for us to strategically build a pipeline of
skilled trade technicians ready to enter the workforce," says
Alison Neuman, Program Manager of
Workforce Development, Johnson Controls North America.
"Establishing the Johnson Controls Academy was an idea that started
in 2020 during the pandemic. We needed a model for quick
skills-based learning for fields with a growing need. The existing
partnership with Lincoln Tech was the
key to making it happen."
Johnson Controls' investment in workforce development begins at
the K-12 level and continues throughout its employees' careers. To
provide a smooth onboarding, Johnson Controls Academy employees are
provided a retention coach for a year post graduation. Since 2018,
Johnson Controls has sponsored Lincoln
Tech classrooms with industry-standard equipment and
technology, empowering students at the career training school to
reap the benefits of real-world learning.
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, information
technology, and hospitality services. Lincoln has provided the
workforce with skilled technicians since its inception in
1946.
Lincoln currently operates 22 campuses in 14 states under four
brands: Lincoln Technical Institute,
Lincoln College of Technology, and
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. Lincoln also
operates Lincoln Culinary Institute in the states of Connecticut and Maryland.
To learn more about Lincoln Tech
visit: https://www.LincolnTech.edu
About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where
people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart,
healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the
performance of buildings to serve people, places and the
planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation,
we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as
healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums,
manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive
digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150
countries, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of
building technology and software as well as service solutions from
some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and
follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.
Contact:
Kari Pfisterer
4142171488
kari.b.pfisterer@jci.com
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