There has been a lot of movement in the push to remedy the flooring installer shortage, and the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has made it their mission to focus solely on this endeavor. In a short amount of time, the organization has covered a lot of ground, literally. Jim Aaron, executive director, and Kaye Whitener, director of operations, have flown across the country, meeting with various colleges and communities and participating in conventions to promote the foundation’s mission and its education program. The FCEF board members recently convened to discuss the program’s progress over the course of the past 16 months and highlight future challenges.