IUPAT crowned its 2025 Apprentice Champion at The International Surface Event, where four apprentices competed to showcase their skills in the annual competition.
Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services will hold its Complete Flooring Inspector Certification Course March 3-7 in Dalton, Georgia. The program covers carpet, resilient and other hard-surface flooring inspection techniques through hands-on training and mill tours.
During a networking event at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Mohawk announced a $50,000 commitment to Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) for 2025, building on the organization's record-breaking year of growth and mentorship.
The program, consisting of five one-week sessions, is a comprehensive effort to prepare new employees and craftsmen for a career in ceramic tile installation.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) announced new partnerships and funding initiatives at TISE 2025, including industry-supported "Penny Programs" to address installer shortages. The foundation needs $1.3 million to maintain current scholarship and training programs while expanding workforce development efforts.
Elevating the perception of the skilled trades is a challenge, but it starts with each of you, according to John Steier, owner Steier Flooring and CFI #14097. Here, he shares his journey from a helper to becoming a certified professional through Certified Flooring Installers.
In just three years, the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has emerged as a powerful force in addressing the flooring industry's critical labor shortage. But for Executive Director Jim Aaron and Director of Operations Kaye Whitener, this is just the beginning.
Coverings 2025 is set to offer attendees an unmatched array of educational experiences, including live demonstrations, interactive learning sessions, expert Q&A panels, partner-led education and live podcasts.
The World Floor Covering Association brings together industry leaders at TISE 2025 with a packed schedule of certifications, awards, and networking events. From technical training to sustainability discussions and celebrating outstanding achievements, this year's program embodies the theme 'Create Tomorrow Together' at Mandalay Bay, January 27-30.