Penske Truck Leasing recently held a dedication ceremony at Lincoln Tech in Columbia, Maryland, for a 1,000-square-foot multipurpose classroom that will be mainly utilized for the school’s Driving Your Performance course that introduces truck maintenance students to vehicle and engine systems, industry certifications and career opportunities.
Over 220 graduates from this Lincoln Tech campus have been hired by Penske over the past 10 years to work as truck maintenance technicians.
"We are very pleased to support Lincoln Tech's work in training the next generation of maintenance technicians," said Brian Borgoyn, Penske Truck Leasing area Vice President. "The school represents a vital talent pipeline for our company's operations across the Mid-Atlantic region. Properly trained technicians are key to providing uptime to support the transportation operations of our customers."
Penske Truck Leasing is working with leading technical schools and related organizations such as SkillsUSA and the TechForce Foundation to help meet the current and future demand for technicians.
"Our country is facing a severe shortage of skilled technicians which has only worsened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Scott Shaw, Lincoln Tech President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a leader in career training for 75 years, Lincoln Tech is thrilled to have the support of Penske Truck Leasing in our effort to bridge the skills gap by providing the comprehensive, hands-on automotive training programs that produce job-ready graduates."
For more information on technician careers across North America, visit the Penske career site: https://technician.penske.jobs/.