Lincoln Educational Services reports on career-oriented post-secondary education for high school graduates and working adults, with programs in skilled trades, automotive technology, health sciences and information technology. The company operates campus-based schools under the Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute and Nashville Auto Diesel College brands.
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Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ: LINC) established a workforce development partnership with ABB to build a national pipeline of entry-level electrical and electronic technicians. Lincoln Tech's WorkforceLinc division will source, screen and refer students and recent graduates from its Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology programs.
WorkforceLinc plans to provide up to 120 vetted candidate referrals annually, aligned with ABB's active hiring demand, geographic priorities and workforce planning objectives. Candidate flow will adjust to hiring forecasts and open positions. Recruiting will involve campus leadership, instructors, career services and regional recruiters, with engagement beginning at student enrollment and continuing through graduation. ABB retains full discretion over hiring, onboarding and role-specific training.
Lincoln Educational Services (Nasdaq: LINC) will host its third-quarter earnings conference call on November 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. The results release will be issued before 9:30 a.m. Eastern time that day. A live webcast will be available through the investor relations section of Lincoln’s website, with an archived version accessible for 90 days.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) reports that its Grand Prairie, Texas campus has been named a School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
The recognition coincides with the campus’ 60th year serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area and places it among just 18 schools selected from 545 ACCSC-accredited institutions in the United States, Puerto Rico, Europe and Asia. The Grand Prairie campus offers career training in Auto and Diesel Service, Electrical, HVAC-R and Welding, and houses the Hussmann Refrigeration TechX training center. ACCSC highlights the campus’ efforts to help students build high-quality skills and positively impact their communities.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), through its WorkforceLinc division, is expanding its intermodal technician training program with CMC to a new site at the Port of Baltimore. The program is designed exclusively for CMC technicians and uses CMC’s proprietary curriculum to exceed standard industry expectations for safety, quality, and technical proficiency.
WorkforceLinc already partners with CMC at facilities in Savannah, Charleston, and Wilmington, delivering performance-based, hands-on training on or near port operations. Core areas include chassis inspection, maintenance and repair, container structural repair for dry and refrigerated units, and a dedicated SMAW/GMAW welding program in Wilmington. Since 2024, more than 90 CMC technicians have completed training, and the Baltimore expansion is expected to increase access and support workforce development across key logistics hubs.
Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) announced that the latest class from the Johnson Controls (JCI) Academy at Lincoln Tech included the program’s 500th graduate, marking a workforce‑development milestone. The Academy, launched at Lincoln Tech’s Columbia, Maryland campus in 2022 and expanded to Denver in 2024, trains security and fire alarm installation and service technicians.
According to Lincoln Tech, the program is part of a broader partnership with Johnson Controls dating to 2018 that has trained more than 500 participants across HVAC‑R, Data Center, Fire and Security fields. The six‑week advanced program leads to full‑time roles at Johnson Controls, which covers tuition, housing and relocation, and a third site is planned for Lincoln Tech’s Indianapolis campus.
Lincoln Educational Services (Nasdaq: LINC) announced plans to open its first Arizona campus in Tempe, marking the Company’s 26th campus nationwide. The approximately 90,000-square-foot North Tempe facility will initially offer Automotive Technology, Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology, HVAC, and Welding training.
The Tempe campus is projected to open in the first quarter of 2028, subject to regulatory approvals and timely build-out. According to Lincoln Educational Services, this expansion aligns with its long-term growth strategy and responds to strong demand for skilled trades in the fast-growing Phoenix metropolitan area.
Lincoln Educational Services (Nasdaq: LINC) reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with revenue up 22.4% to $142.6 million and adjusted EBITDA rising 42.4% to $12.7 million. Net income was $1.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, versus $1.6 million a year earlier.
Net cash from operating activities improved to $22.1 million from $0.3 million, and total liquidity reached about $143 million. Ending student population increased 10.4% to roughly 18,900, while student starts grew 1%. Year‑to‑date revenue rose 22.5% to $286.5 million and adjusted EBITDA 62.9% to $28.2 million.
The company reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance, including revenue of $590–$600 million, adjusted EBITDA of $76–$80 million, net income of $23–$26 million, diluted EPS of $0.74–$0.83, and 10–14% student start growth, while raising capital expenditure guidance to $95–$100 million. Lincoln also signed a lease for a new focused‑program campus in Suitland, Maryland and acquired its Melrose Park, Illinois campus property for $18.8 million.
Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) announced that its Melrose Park, IL campus has been named one of “America’s Top Vocational Schools” for 2026 by USA Today, following a similar recognition in 2025. The designation reflects multiple criteria centered on student success and diversity, including graduation rates, graduate salaries, payoff time for programs, diversity levels, and social mobility.
The Melrose Park campus, originally founded as Greer College of Automotive Engineering in 1902, offers programs in Automotive Service, Electrical, HVAC, Medical Assisting, and Welding. According to Lincoln, the campus graduated more than 600 students last year, with 81% of graduates hired in careers in their field.
Lincoln Educational Services (Nasdaq: LINC) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, August 10, 2026, issuing a news release before 9:30 a.m. ET and hosting a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. The live webcast and 90-day archive will be available via the investor relations section of www.lincolntech.edu, with teleconference access provided upon advance registration.
Lincoln Educational Services (Nasdaq:LINC) plans to open its 25th campus in Suitland, Maryland, its second in the state and first focused-program campus model. The 36,000-square-foot site will offer Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology and HVAC programs and targets opening in Q4 2027, subject to construction and regulatory approvals.
The campus is designed to serve about 500 students with an estimated $10M capital investment, aiming for over $15M revenue and $5M EBITDA when fully ramped, compared with $25M investment and $30M revenue/$10M EBITDA for a traditional campus.