The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announces its July tour across 17 states, delivering an extensive lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals.

Windmoeller's introductory-level course, hosted in the Floor Trends & Installation and Architectural Record Continuing Education Center Course Library, is designed to educate designers, specifiers, end users, and facilities managers about the materials, performance, and sustainability of PVC-free resilient flooring.  

The Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA), in cooperation with Ardex Americas, is accepting applications for the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship for the Certified Installation Manager Program.

The WIFI Scholarship Program helps women attend post-secondary education, including undergraduate and graduate school, continuing education programs, trainings, as well as gain industry-accredited certifications.

Starnet's Mark Bischoff offers guidance on uncovering opportunities to activate talent through peer, advisor, and mentor relationships.

Fila, a producer of tile and stone treatment, protection and maintenance products, is hosting a free one-day Applicator workshop at the Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West in Miami, Florida on June 25, 2024. The Spanish course will be held on June 26, 2024. 

Michael Kephart, president of the Kephart Group, has joined the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) as an Executive Consultant to promote training, education and advocacy initiatives in Tennessee. 

Infinity Drain has launched a new online CEU in partnership with Floor Trends' sister brand Architectural Record that explores the various design applications of linear drains as well as the unique details available and waterproofing methods recommended.

Mark Herakovic, installation training manager, MDG Flooring America, just graduated his first apprentice. Here, he tells how he created and implemented an apprenticeship program, reveals the challenges and the wins, and shares how the industry can come together to train the next generation of flooring installers. 

The winners, Elizabeth Wilkey, Emma Opheim and Christine Pedraza, are selected by a committee appointed by the Trustees of The Dixie Group Foundation.