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Lincoln Tech Graduate Receives Veterans Award from Texas Trade Organization
WEST ORANGE, NJ, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEST ORANGE, NJ – Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized
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[{"type":"text","content":"WEST ORANGE, NJ, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEST ORANGE, NJ – Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized technical training for more than 20 hands-on career fields, has announced that a graduate from its Grand Prairie, TX campus has been selected as a Veteran Graduate of the Year by Career Colleges & Schools of Texas (CCST). Steven Midkiff, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and dual-credential holder from Lincoln Tech, was selected for his outstanding academic record as a student for the career he has carved out for himself since graduating.\n “As a student, and as a business owner, I strive to make my minimum higher than everyone else’s average,” Midkiff says. “Make your performance be the standard by which others measure excellence.” This is CCST’s first year presenting the Outstanding Veteran Graduate Award; Midkiff was one of two veteran graduates selected from among more than 600 member schools across Texas. “We know that veteran students are an important part of the career and trade schools ethos,” says Jerry Valdez, Executive Director of CCST. “We wanted to highlight the efforts of special veteran graduates during this year’s Virtual Conference.” Candidates for the award were evaluated based on their performance in their fields of study, their ability to serve as a role model for other students, and the professional development they displayed since completing their education. Midkiff served for nearly 10 years in the Navy, spending much of that time stationed on the U.S.S. Truman. He completed his service as a Machinist Mate, First Class, where he was tasked with not only mechanical repairs but also damage control: he sought out qualification to respond to fires, toxic gas releases, flooding, and other on-board emergencies. He also was a member of the ship’s on-board medical response team. “As a worker, I think it’s important to think of yourself as a Swiss Army knife,” he says. “Be someone that can be counted on in a variety of situations and crises.” After completing his service, Midkiff worked in a Texas oilfield. When his father fell ill, he left his job to return home and care for his mother; after his father passed away, he enrolled at Lincoln Tech for Diesel and Truck Technology training in order to grow his skill set. He completed his training and graduated in 2019, t...