Lincoln Educational Services Corp., a Parsippany-based leader in specialized technical training for nearly 80 years, announced the return of career training for manufacturing and machining at its campus in Mahwah beginning this fall.
Spurred by demand both from employers seeking job candidates and from students eager to explore a tech-driven in-demand career path, Lincoln Tech students will be able to earn a Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing with Robotics, working on equipment provided by global leader Haas Automation. The field is projected to add hundreds of jobs statewide in the next 10 years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, with qualified technicians available for just a fraction of that number.
“Robotic integration has become a key factor in modern manufacturing processes,” Scott Shaw, Lincoln Tech’s president and CEO said. “Equipment in today’s facilities require operators with unique programming skills, and Lincoln Tech is proud to now offer enhanced training that helps students build those skills. We thank Haas for continuing to support our program and our students, and we look forward to helping New Jersey manufacturers build their workforces in the years ahead.”
Lincoln Tech’s program trains future Advanced Manufacturing professionals with the skills to program, operate, and maintain computerized (CNC) milling and turning machines. Students also learn to read and interpret blueprints, perform precision measurements, and operate robotic systems used in automated manufacturing environments. Throughout the program, students will test for industry certifications through the National Institute for Metalworking skills (NIMS) and receive CNC programming training with MasterCam software.
“The Advanced Manufacturing program at Lincoln Tech offers a deep dive into precision metal work, computerized machining, and digital manufacturing,” Jeff Hager, a program instructor at the Mahwah campus said. “The skills learned here are the perfect starting point for a beginner or an upgrade for someone already in the trade.”
“Automation is the future of manufacturing,” Hager says. “The technology exists and is rapidly advancing; however, the number of people qualified to apply it to manufacturing is dwindling due to an aging workforce and lack of training opportunities. Lincoln Tech’s program is designed specifically to address that lack of opportunity.”
The Advanced Manufacturing with Robotics program at Mahwah is now enrolling students for its upcoming September start.
