Lincoln Tech Expands Career Training Program to Address New Jersey’s Skilled Labor Shortage
Parsippany, NJ, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, October 30th, Lincoln Tech’s South Plainfield, NJ campus will celebrate its newest career training option: Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology (EEST). Local and regional hiring managers will join students, Lincoln faculty and staff, and industry associates to mark the occasion with a ribbon cutting and campus tours. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and is open to all members of the public and media.
The Electrical/Electronics industry is projected to add more than 17,000 positions across New Jersey by 2034*. Lincoln Tech’s training programs are designed to have students "job-ready" in about one year, with skills for repairing and maintaining both residential and commercial systems. Upon completion of the program, students will be encouraged to apply for advanced manufacturer-sponsored training with organizations such as Johnson Controls International and the Food Processing Suppliers Association.
These global employers are actively seeking new candidates to join their workforces, and cover tuition for accepted applicants. Because these programs are available at select Lincoln Tech campuses, relocation expenses are also covered – meaning graduates can embark on a more direct route to their new career at little to no additional cost.
DATE: Friday, October 30th, 2026
TIME: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Lincoln Tech’s South Plainfield, NJ campus
901 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
SPEAKERS: Chad Nyce, Lincoln Tech’s COO
South Plainfield Mayor Matthew P. Anesh
South Plainfield Councilman Derryck White
Edison Mayor Samip Joshi
The South Plainfield campus is one of more than 10 Lincoln Tech locations offering EEST career training programs. The campus also offers hands-on career training options for the Diesel, Heavy Equipment Operator and Welding fields.
For additional information or to RSVP, please contact the campus at (908) 756-7155.
* Career growth projections can be found at onetonline.org for the years 2024-2034 and are current as of October 23, 2026.
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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 four principal areas of study: transportation, healthcare, skilled trades, and information technology. Lincoln has provided the workforce with skilled technicians since its inception in 1946.
Lincoln currently operates 23 campuses in 12 states under 3 brands: Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute, and Nashville Auto-Diesel College.
For more information, go to lincolntech.edu.
Scott Watkins, VP MarketingLincoln Tech973.766.9656 Swatkins@lincolntech.edu