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Lincoln Tech Celebrates Donation of Student Lounge and Career Opportunities with Marriott Hotels International
Global brand looks to hire Lincoln graduates for HVAC and Electrical positions; opens student lounge on Atlanta, GA campus Parsippany, NJ, Jan. 19, 2023
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[{"type":"text","content":"Global brand looks to hire Lincoln graduates for HVAC and Electrical positions; opens student lounge on Atlanta, GA campus\nParsippany, NJ, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized technical training for more than 75 years, welcomed representatives from Marriott Hotels International to its Marietta, GA campus on Thursday, January 12th. The organizations cut the ribbon for the Marriott-branded student lounge and celebrated the ongoing hiring relationship to help Marriott build its workforce while providing amazing career opportunities to Lincoln graduates. Starting with Lincoln’s Atlanta-area campus, with expansion to two additional campuses planned for later this spring, the partnership will also provide part-time work opportunities for Lincoln Tech’s Electrical and HVAC students during their training. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our campus and our students, and we’re thankful to Marriott for their interest in working with Lincoln Tech to build their workforce,” says Scott Shaw, Lincoln Tech’s President and CEO. “With the skills gap impacting hiring managers’ ability to identify and retain skilled workers in the HVAC and Electrical trades, we look forward to helping one of the world’s best-known hospitality brands address their hiring challenges.” The January 12th event included the inauguration of the new Marriott International Campus Lounge. Campus President Chris Biddle says the lounge “brings some of Marriott’s famous comfort to our campus.” “We’re proud to work with such a well-respected global organization and we hope to be able to fill their hiring needs for years to come,” Biddle says. “It’s exciting to lay this foundation for a growing, mutually beneficial relationship.” Biddle notes that Marriott has been a consistent, supportive presence on the Lincoln Tech campus, taking part in career fairs, presenting exclusive programs to students, and providing soft skills training crucial for future Marriott careers. Marriott has also welcomed Lincoln Tech students during field trips to local properties, giving future technicians the chance to see commercial equipment in action – an experience, Biddle says, that’s invaluable in helping students envision their future careers. “Marriott always rolls out the red carpet for our students,” he ...