Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) hosted its 2026 Investor Day on March 19, presenting strategic growth initiatives and financial performance objectives through 2030. The company expects student start growth to increase 19% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year.

Scott Shaw, CEO and President, stated that the first quarter momentum demonstrates positive student start trends experienced over the previous 13 quarters. The event took place at Lincoln's Nashville campus and was available via live video webcast.

The company provided a five-year outlook for financial performance during the investor presentations. Shaw cited America's continuing skills gap and growing interest in learning skilled trades as factors positioning the company for growth over the next five years.

Lincoln Educational Services operates as a provider of career-oriented postsecondary education, offering programs in skilled trades, automotive technology, health sciences and information technology. The company currently operates 22 campuses across 12 states under three brands: Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute and Nashville Auto Diesel College.

Founded in 1946, Lincoln serves recent high school graduates and working adults seeking career-oriented training programs. The investor day presentations included slides and agenda materials made available through the company's website, with a replay scheduled to be available after the event.