Introduction
The Dayton campus of Southwestern College is located in Dayton, Ohio. It is part of The Lincoln Group of Schools, which are run by Lincoln Educational Services Corporation. Lincoln began as a way to train returning World War II veterans in various skills in order to assist them in returning to work in a number of skilled careers. Today the schools are open to anyone, not just war veterans. The first Lincoln Technical Institute began in 1946 with training specifically in installing and servicing refrigerators and air conditioners. Two years later they added classes in automotive. Since then, through acquisitions, purchases, and added courses, the group has grown to 43 campuses across 17 states in the country, with Southwestern College covering 6 of those campuses, including one in Dayton, Ohio. The Lincoln Group of Schools focuses on career education and training by offering classes that are designed to prepare students to meet the needs of employers. Lincoln focuses on five specific areas – automotive technology, health sciences, skilled trades, business and information technology, and hospitality services.