Engineering a custom LMS and recruitment portal for Lincoln Tech
We partnered with Lincoln Tech to architect the digital infrastructure for WorkforceLinc. Our work included a comprehensive brand identity and a custom WordPress platform featuring a specialized LMS portal designed to bridge the gap between technical education and modern industry needs.
We designed a brand identity that honors Lincoln Tech’s storied history while introducing a fresh, energetic aesthetic. By pairing their signature bold red with a vibrant teal and purple palette, we created a visual language that symbolizes strength and technical evolution. This branding was applied across all touchpoints to ensure that the new program felt like a natural, yet modern, extension of the parent institution.
Custom WordPress development for workforce recruitment and education
We built a high-performance WordPress site that allows employers to seamlessly explore program offerings in full detail. Through engaging content, intuitive navigation, and a fully responsive layout, prospective partners can gain comprehensive insights into the unique benefits WorkforceLinc brings to the table. The backend is seamlessly integrated, providing staff with the capability to make real-time updates and manage partnership inquiries without technical friction.
Engineering the digital infrastructure
that connects education to industry.
LMS backend development and educational portal tools
At the core of this project is a custom-built recruitment and LMS portal. Our development team engineered a specialized backend featuring tailored curriculum paths, grading functionalities, and robust reporting.
From the initial student interest form to the deep-level partner portal, we built a secure, scalable ecosystem that provides an intuitive platform for both students and instructors. This innovative tool exemplifies the power of custom-built software in providing a cutting-edge, adaptable learning experience that off-the-shelf solutions simply cannot match.
We don't just deliver projects; we solve business bottlenecks through better code and original design. From Fortune 500 companies to innovative New Jersey businesses, our partners consistently value us for our direct communication and measurable results.
Matthew Kaplan
Revireo Inc.Web App Development
“We have worked with Sussman Creative for many years. They perform a variety of functions for us, including branding, web design/development, and customer software development. They are a true pleasure to work with and work hard to always deliver exceptional service. Highly, highly recommend them to anyone.”
Nick Wierda
First Choice PrepCustom WordPress Development
“Everyone at Sussman Creative is incredibly knowledgeable, creative, and helpful – I’d recommend their services to anyone.”
Katelyn Liepins
Vice President @ Zelta DesignLogo, Web Design & UI/UX
“Everyone on the team at Sussman Creative loves what they do and it shows! Always a quick turn around time and the work is above and beyond my expectations!
Wish I could give more than 5 stars! 🙂”
Laura Salvati
Drive MedicalResponsive Web Design & UI/UX
“I’ve worked closely with Sussman Creative for over six years, on a variety of digital initiatives – and my experience has been simply amazing. Always going the extra mile, their team is extremely knowledgeable and creative – I know I can always rely on them to deliver solutions to complex problems, and projects at the highest quality. Working with their team is always a pleasure.”
“They’re an incredibly responsive, creative, and dedicated team! Their knowledge, innovativeness, and web design experience launched my business to a whole new level – allowing me to be more responsive to my clients.
Every service exceeds my expectations and consistently receives great feedback from my clients!”
Elizabeth Ryan
Kanematsu USACustom WordPress Design
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sussman Creative on numerous projects, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results. Their quality of work consistently exceeds our expectations, and their attention to detail is truly unparalleled. Whether it’s a complex campaign or a quick turnaround project, Sussman Creative always delivers on time without compromising on creativity or effectiveness.”
Vitor Silva
Built by MeCustom LMS & Maintenance
“I cannot thank the Sussman Creative team enough for the amazing work with my company website. They spent the time to understand our needs and vision (within our budget). The team has a balanced skillset from amazing graphic design to advanced technical expertise. They are very responsive to any questions or requests.”
Joseph Kerrigan
St. JosephWordPress Design & Maintenance
“We’ve been working with Sussman Creative for 4 years now on several projects, and the team has been consistently very responsive, creative, effective and super friendly! Special kudos to them for their dedicated efforts in helping us in creating and maintaining the desired branding.
It’s always a pleasure working with Sussman and I highly recommend them.”
Cristina Alvarado
Revireo Inc.Custom WordPress Design
“AMAZING!! The Sussman Creative team provides the best web design and software development services. Their team is so knowledgeable and professional, I would recommend them to anyone and everyone.”
Sally Adams
Drake Law Firm P.C.
“It is always such a pleasure working with Sussman Creative. Their ability to figure out our company’s web development needs are amazing. They are always available and willing to help us. They are a great company to work with.”
Alexis Lignos
Foundation for Chiropractic ProgressResponsive Web Design & UI/UX
“The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) prides itself on presenting cutting-edge marketing material, which is made possible by Sussman Creative. Their team of seasoned professionals always delivers top-notch work every time.”
Jordan K.
Slant ProductionHeadless CMS Build
“Sussman Creative helped create and design my company website. Fantastic service throughout the concept/planning stages to project fruition. Additionally, I’ve worked with them for larger prints for my events. They’re a great partner – extremely helpful, proactive, easy to work with, and professional. I would highly recommend this company!”
James Drake
Drake Law Firm, P.C.Custom Web App
“The Sussman Creative team has fundamentally changed our business from a marketing and operational standpoint. They substantially increased traffic to our firm’s website, and have modernized the way our firm provides services to our clients. Sussman Creative is one of the firm’s most valuable resources.”
Antonia Montalvo
Owner @ Antonia Maria FoundationResponsive Web Design & UI/UX
“I started with Sussman Creative 8 years ago when I was newly beginning my business. I really had no idea what I was doing but they always know how to pull my vision out of me. They are extremely talented and creative. Everything they’ve ever done for me has been exactly what I was looking for. They are thorough, responsive and caring, all of them.”
Ihor Andruch, MAHE UA
F4CPCustom Web Development
“There is nothing that the Sussman Creative team cannot handle. Their creativity is spectacular and they always exceed client expectations and deliver well before the time allotted. I highly recommend them!”
Farzad Sharif
GoogleMobile-First Web Design
“I’ve had the pleasure of hiring Sussman Creative for email design work at two companies now – first Google then Bokeh. On both occasions, their team delivered great work, while being remarkably efficient, responsive, and generally fun to collaborate with. If you’re looking for email strategy, design, coding, QA, and deployment, you could hardly do better than Sussman.”
Jason Rowe
Catholic CharitiesCustom WordPress Design
“I’ve used Sussman Creative for our design and print work. The relationship began when we were looking to freshen up our branding and logo. The process and services were very high value for what we paid. The team is very accessible and always follows through, delivering great work and exceptional value. Highly recommended.”
Ella Morgan
myGemmaFull-Scale Shopify Development
“Fantastic team!! We have been working with them for years. Super responsive, quick, thorough and high quality work. Highly recommend!”
Carmine LaManna
Kent InternationalCustom React & Next.js Web App
“Professional, Direct, Friendly and willing to get the job done on time while keeping an eye on the project’s budget. Worth every penny, over the past few years we’ve continued to move more and more business over to Sussman Creative. Extremely knowledgeable and reliable.”
Geoff Dann
Dann Asset AdvisorsCustom Website Design
“Sussman Creative was creative, responsive and overall a pleasure to work with as we developed my company’s website. They were especially good at listening and understanding what I was looking for. Follow on work always is completed accurately and promptly. Highly recommend!”
Charlie Chiodo
Drive MedicalScalable PHP & MySQL Web Solution
“I hired Sussman Creative to develop our new corporate website. They were a part of every business discussion and actively engaged in making recommendations and finding solutions to business issues as they related to our online presence. Additionally, they are honest and hardworking. I can always count on them to have my company’s best interest in mind.”
Michael Lee
myGemmaShopify Store Optimization
“Sussman Creative has been a valuable partner to our myGemma team. They’re willing to help with all of our projects that span different platforms and languages.”
Scott Kelsey
ShareapyCustom WordPress Design
“We have had a great relationship with the team at Sussman Creative for over 5 years now. They have been great to work with on multiple projects.”
Common Questions & Clear Answers
We believe in total transparency. Here are the facts on how we combine custom design with professional software development to solve complex business challenges.
Getting started is simple. You can fill out our online contact form to provide some basic information about your goals, and a member of our team will reach out promptly. If you prefer a direct conversation, feel free to call us at 877.212.7263. Our team is available to answer any immediate questions and guide you through the initial discovery steps.
Because every project is built from a blank slate, pricing varies based on technical complexity. Our engagements typically start around $7,500 for focused builds and range into the $100,000+ bracket for enterprise-grade applications. To accommodate different partner needs, we offer flexible engagement models including Fixed-Fee, Time and Materials, and Retainer-based support. We provide fast, transparent quotes to help you establish a realistic budget for your goals.
A custom LMS gives you full control over your data and the user experience. Plugins force your curriculum into a generic structure and introduce code bloat that slows performance. A custom build is scoped to exactly what you need and nothing more.
Yes. We handle legacy system migrations – moving student records, course content, and historical data into your new environment securely and without data loss.
WordPress offers unmatched flexibility and user-friendly content management. Its ecosystem allows us to create anything from simple business sites to complex e-commerce or educational portals, all while remaining easy for your team to update.
Yes. We engineer custom LMS platforms with API-based integrations that connect to HR platforms, ATS systems, CRMs, and corporate partner portals. The WorkforceLinc build is a direct example – bridging student data, employer recruitment, and educational content in a single secure environment.
You retain 100% ownership. Once the project is finalized, you own all source code, design assets, and database structures. We provide all final branding files in various formats suitable for both professional print and digital use.