The scholarship program is available to those studying interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering, construction management or skilled trades. 

Offered at no cost to Alabama participants, the course is designed to prepare individuals for careers in flooring installation. It combines online learning with hands-on labs led by experienced professionals.

David Winkler, regional director of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5, discusses the importance of training, provides insight into the inner workings and benefits of IUPAT and dispells some common misconceptions about trade unions. 

The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT) will host a Heat Weld and Flash Cove Training + Certification Event October 21-25, 2024, at America’s Floor Source training facility in Columbus, Ohio.

This one-day workshop will help distribution and supply managers hone their leadership skills and grow their businesses. 

AFT provides commercial and residential flooring installers professionally certified courses for carpet, LVP, laminate, resilient and woven natural fiber installation.

Participants will enjoy wine tastings and tapas expertly paired by a sommelier amidst the tranquil beauty of Barnsley Gardens and participate in a hands-on tile art project. 

Flooring installers will have a thorough lineup of education sessions at the FCICA 2024 Convention & Trade Show, held October 1-3 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.

Promoting a six-figure salary potential, Georgia and Tennessee retailers met with the students enrolled in the Floor Covering Education Foundation's Basic Floor Covering Installation program at Chattanooga State Community College, which addresses the industry's shortage of skilled installers.