A group of Georgia and Tennessee flooring retailers recently met with students enrolled in the Basic Floor Covering Installation program at Chattanooga State Community College (CSCC), highlighting the industry's efforts to address a critical shortage of qualified installers. The program, supported by the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), aims to introduce young people to flooring installation careers and provide them with fundamental skills across multiple flooring types.
“The number one issue we deal with is the installation piece, trying to find qualified people to do the work; it’s a struggle,” said Nik Burdette, general manager of Atlanta Flooring Design Centers. “The FCEF program is an amazing way to expose young people to the opportunities in flooring installation.”