Articles Tagged with ''education and training''

Nearly 25,000 industry professionals gathered at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from April 29 to May 2, marking significant year-over-year growth in qualified attendance and networking activities.

CFI Master certified installer and trainer Ben Boatwright shares his story about transforming technical skills into business success.

Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) planned a dynamic lineup of three free events this June, aimed at inspiring, empowering, and connecting women throughout the flooring sector.

Dave Garden steps into new role as WFCA master instructor, bringing his expertise to oversee training programs across CFI, NFIC, and FCITS divisions, strengthening WFCA's commitment to flooring professional development nationwide.

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) marks a significant milestone as Alex Ilisei becomes the 2000th professional to earn CTI certification.

Flooring manufacturer Mannington Mills continues its commitment to education by awarding National Merit Scholarships to Brock Ferguson and Sophia Wolff, children of company associates, bringing the total to 22 scholarships since 2014.

Mohawk Edge Experience Academy delivers comprehensive retail sales training that unified Airbase Carpet & Tile Mart's approach across 14 locations. As owner Michael Longwill said: "We needed a message, we needed a banner, a flag, to really pull us all together, to engage us all, so we could take it to the next level."

At The International Surface Event (TISE), industry veterans Nate Bowen and Pat Noonan shared their perspectives on the show, the critical role of proper installation training, and their ongoing efforts to advance the Installation Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL).

WIFI launches Spring 2025 Scholarship Program supporting women's education in flooring, with applications due April 30. The organization also announces three professional development events in April—networking at Starnet, LinkedIn optimization training, and a goal-setting workshop at Coverings—all designed to empower women in the industry.

The California Carpet Stewardship Program has released new instructional videos in both Spanish and English titled "How to Recycle Carpet in California."