Lincoln Tech Introducing HVAC Training Program in N.J.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Lincoln Educational Services Corp. has introduced HVAC Technology and Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology (EEST) career training programs at the Moorestown, New Jersey, campus of Lincoln Technical Institute.

For more than 10 years, the Moorestown campus — serving students and employers throughout the Trenton-Camden corridor — has been a destination for healthcare and information technology career training. Now, with a projected shortage by 2032 of more than 30,000 workers in the HVAC and electrical/electronics industries across the state, Lincoln Tech-Moorestown will assist in developing the next generation of workers for these skilled trades.

A new training area has been built for the new programs, and a grand opening is scheduled for later this month.

“We hear consistently from hiring managers throughout this region that there’s a demonstrated need for skilled, trained HVAC and electronic systems technicians, along with electricians,” said Lincoln Tech president and CEO Scott Shaw in a press release. “Our Moorestown campus has been a trusted partner in graduating skilled technicians for a number of career fields since 2010, and we’re proud to now assist in addressing the HVAC and electrical skills gaps as well.”

The certificate-granting HVAC training program can be completed in approximately one year. Students will receive 1,200 instructional hours, many of which will be hands-on, using Hampden trainers in simulated job-site conditions. Topics to be covered include commercial refrigeration systems, basic refrigeration systems, electricity, heating systems, and a/c systems. Students will learn to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, controls, and power sources, and will also receive advanced electrical and troubleshooting instruction, the press release said.

The EEST training program follows a similar timeline and is focused on electrical and electronic systems concepts related to the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of commercial and residential systems, the press release said. Students will be introduced to career paths in the entertainment, security, monitoring, and telecommunications fields, and will receive training in the skills needed for entry-level residential electrical work.

Upon completion of these programs, students will be encouraged to apply for manufacturer-sponsored training with Hussmann Corp. and Johnson Controls International. These global employers are actively seeking candidates for their workforces, and in many cases training and relocation expenses are covered — meaning graduates can embark on a route to a new career at little to no additional cost.