#044 Josh Jones – Director of Admissions at Lincoln Tech – Denver


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Nov 07 2024 31 mins  

Why do Tesla and Johnson Controls recruit and hire Lincoln Tech graduates? What’s the best way to increase inclusion in the industry from the ground-up? How is Lincoln Tech working to address the labor shortage of HVAC technicians?

Josh Jones, the Director of Admissions at Lincoln Tech - Denver, answered these and other interesting questions on the recent podcast episode of “The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey.”

As a Lincoln Tech graduate myself, I wanted to speak with Josh about how Lincoln Tech is tackling the labor shortage and other challenges our industry faces today.

With a focus on diversity, sustainability, and hands-on training, Josh revealed how Lincoln Tech prepares students for dynamic careers, including post-graduate opportunities with leaders like Tesla and Johnson Controls.

Listen to Josh's insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app.

In this episode:
00:00 Introduction

01:35 Josh Jones' background and journey

04:32 Addressing the HVAC industry labor shortage

07:21 Lincoln Tech's initiatives and partnerships

10:17 Emerging trends in HVAC education

14:00 Bridging the skills gap

18:42 Creating opportunities for graduates

24:30 Diversity and inclusion at Lincoln Tech

28:55 Final thoughts

Connect with Joe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/

Connect with Josh:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @lincolntechdenver

Website: Lincolntech.edu

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