For-profit vocational school network training skilled trades, automotive, healthcare, and IT professionals across 22 US campuses.
Lincoln Tech offers certificate and associate degree programs across four main career areas: Automotive Technology, Skilled Trades (HVAC, Welding, Electrical/Electronics, Machining), Health Sciences (Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Patient Care), and Information Technology (Computer Networking). Programs emphasize hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment and ASE-certified instructors. The school maintains institutional accreditation through ACCSC and holds specialized industry accreditations including ASE Education Foundation, HVAC Excellence, and NCCER certifications.
Lincoln Tech has established partnerships with major automotive manufacturers (Tesla, BMW, Audi, Mazda, Mopar, Fiat Chrysler) and equipment suppliers (Johnson Controls, Peterbilt, Penske Truck Leasing, Hussmann). Career Services teams at each campus assist with resume writing, interview preparation, and job placement. The school reports an 80% graduate placement rate and hosts regular career fairs where employers recruit directly from campus.
Applicants must be high school graduates or possess a state-approved equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) or an associate degree or higher. Lincoln Tech offers federal student aid eligibility and awards $25 million in scholarships annually to qualified students. Financial aid is granted on a case-by-case basis and may include loans, grants, and scholarships. The school does not guarantee employment but provides dedicated career placement support.
Lincoln Tech has graduated over 250,000 students since 1946, including Patrick Gelsinger (former Intel CEO), Glenn O'Donnell (former Forrester Research VP), and Darnell Epps (founder of Thurgood Industries). In 2025, USA Today named Lincoln Tech's Melrose Park and South Plainfield campuses among America's Top Vocational Schools based on graduation rates and graduate salaries.