- Expanded program will help Johnson Controls annually hire
over 300 security and fire installation and service technicians
across the U.S.
- Johnson Controls Academy provides six weeks of intensive
training toward full-time employment
- The program addresses the growing market need for skilled
workers in building systems
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson
Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in smart, healthy and
sustainable buildings, is continuing to grow its industry-leading
national workforce development initiative, the Johnson Controls
Academy. This expansion, developed in partnership with Lincoln Tech (parent company Lincoln Educational
Services), is designed to address the growing demand for skilled
technicians in the installation, service and maintenance of
building systems. Graduates of the program will be placed into
service technician roles throughout the U.S.
The expanded program, hosted at Lincoln
Tech's Denver campus, will
double the number of technicians trained through the JCI Academy,
complementing the existing offering at Lincoln
Tech's Columbia, Maryland
campus. The expansion is timely, as the industry faces a critical
shortage of skilled building technicians, exacerbated by an aging
workforce and the increasing complexity of building technologies.
Illustrating this challenge, 46% of HR professionals in a recent
report said they consider skilled trades positions "very difficult"
to fill.
As businesses and municipalities increasingly prioritize
upgrading and retrofitting their facilities to enhance efficiency,
reliability, safety and comfort, the demand for a highly skilled
workforce to manage, maintain and troubleshoot these complex
building systems has never been greater. The inaugural graduating
class at the Denver facility marks
a significant milestone in addressing these critical workforce
needs.
"Our goal with the Johnson Controls Academy is to train more
than 300 new technicians each year, directly responding to the
increasing demand in our industry," said Julie Brandt, president of Building Solutions
North America at Johnson Controls. "The program fills critical
roles in the building industry, and fosters a diverse, innovative
community that will drive sustainable, long-term impact."
Both programs offer a six-week intensive training course
designed to close the skilled labor gap and prepare future
technicians for security and fire installation and service
roles. They offer hands-on training, enhancing the
foundational education of Lincoln
Tech's Electrical programs and preparing participants for
real-life experiences in the field. On-site housing for the
duration of the program and relocation expenses upon completion are
supported by Johnson Controls. To ensure smooth onboarding,
graduates of the Johnson Controls Academy receive support from a
retention coach for one-year post-graduation.
"This partnership with Johnson Controls enables us to broaden
our innovative training programs, providing graduates with hands-on
experience and direct pathways to careers that align with market
needs," said Scott Shaw, president
and CEO at Lincoln Tech. "We are proud
to contribute to building a future-ready talent pool that ensures
the efficient and sustainable operation of our building
systems."
The collaboration between Johnson Controls and Lincoln Tech began in 2018, enhancing classroom
experiences with cutting-edge equipment and technology. Johnson
Controls is dedicated to workforce development from the K-12 level
and throughout employees' careers. Through the partnership with
Lincoln Tech and initiatives like the
Community College Partnership Program, STEM 101 and HVAC learning
labs, Johnson Controls equips schools with vital resources to
develop smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, benefiting
students along the way.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kari Pfisterer
Direct: +1 414-217-1488
Email: kari.b.pfisterer@jci.com
About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where
people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart,
healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the
performance of buildings to serve people, places and the
planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation,
we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as
healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums,
manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive
digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150
countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of
building technology and software as well as service solutions from
some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow
@Johnson Controls on social Platforms.
About Lincoln Educational Services
Corporation
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
is a leading provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary
education. Lincoln offers recent high school graduates and working
adults career-oriented programs in five principal areas of study:
automotive technology, health sciences, skilled trades, information
technology, and hospitality services. Lincoln has provided the
workforce with skilled technicians since its inception in 1946.
Lincoln currently operates 22 campuses in 13 states under four
brands: Lincoln Technical Institute,
Lincoln College of Technology and
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. Lincoln also
operates Lincoln Culinary Institutes in both Maryland and Connecticut.
For more information, go to lincolntech.edu.
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