Retail sales associates will have the opportunity to see installation from the installer's point of view at a new class hosted by The International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) during The International Surface Event.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) hosted a one-of-a-kind training aimed at recruiting and training trainers for future certification courses.
Kimi's Carpet Plus located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, hosted an International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) training event for both flooring installers and retail sales associates. The training took place over the course of two days and each participant achieved the R1 carpet certification.
Ten participants took part in the CFI course on hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl plank at Thompson Flooring and Installation in Frederick, Maryland.
As the race to recruit, train and retain the next generation of flooring installers gains momentum, another organization has stepped up to answer the call in their area. On October 10, 2022, the Kentuckian Floor Covering Education Committee (KFCEC) kicked off its first official floor covering education course.
The third regional installation competition in San Leandro, California was held at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) training facility where ten flooring installers competed in either the wood or carpet category for a chance at the National Installer of the Year title which will take place during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.
The International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has more teaching, training and certification opportunities than ever before, but in order for us to achieve our goal of providing training throughout the country, we need your help.
At the recent Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) Flooring Futures Summit, the Goodwill Certified Flooring Installation program was highlighted as another example of flooring education and training being executed in the Georgia area.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is expanding its team to include a new Education Project Manager. Jen Zurn, a CFI-certified Hard Surface Installer, is excited to take on this new challenge and support the industry she is passionate about.
