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Floor Covering Education Foundation Unveils New Initiatives at TISE 2025

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
January 30, 2025
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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.


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Tackling the Installation Crisis: How FCEF is Building Tomorrow's Workforce

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Beth Miller
Beth Miller
January 27, 2025
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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.


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WFCA Steve Abernathy Retires

WFCA Announces Retirement of COO Steve Abernathy After Nearly 40 Years of Service to the Flooring Industry

Abernathy to Receive Tom Jennings Award for Excellence at TISE
FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
January 24, 2025
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The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces the retirement of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Steve Abernathy. He will receive the Tom Jennings Award for Excellence during a ceremony at the WFCA booth (2413) at The International Surface Event (TISE).


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Floor Covering Education Foundation Announces Leadership Transition

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
January 8, 2025
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Leadership change at Floor Covering Education Foundation: Jim Aaron steps down as FCEF's Executive Director after establishing groundbreaking programs across 14 states. Kaye Whitener, former operations director, takes helm to continue addressing industry's workforce challenges.


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FCEF Drake State Graduation

Floor Covering Education Foundation Expands to 22 Colleges, Seeks Instructors

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
January 3, 2025
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FCEF tackles labor shortage through college programs across North America, with 82% job placement, but urgently needs instructors at eight locations for 2025 classes.
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FCEF Drake State Graduation

Five Graduate from Groundbreaking Alabama Flooring Installation Course at Drake State Community & Technical College

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
October 14, 2024
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The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, Drake State Community College, and the Industry Task Force, announced the completion of its first pilot cohort for the Flooring Installation Technicians course.


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Flooring Sector Invests in Future: Training, Partnerships, and Installation Innovation Take Center Stage

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Tanja Kern
September 25, 2024
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The industry is preparing for 2025 with a focus on improving installation processes and attracting new talent. Initiatives include Mohawk's CFI certification for product development teams, IFC's partnership with FCEF for workforce development, and various educational programs. 


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Retailers Look to FCEF Education Program to Address Installation Labor Shortage

Beth Miller
Beth Miller
September 19, 2024
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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, highlighting the industry's efforts to address a critical shortage of qualified installers. 


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Floor Covering Education Foundation Progress Report 2024

Beth Miller
Beth Miller
September 18, 2024
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Leaders at the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) offer an update on the organization’s progress in increasing awareness and recruiting people to flooring installation, how they are connecting individuals to quality flooring installation in the industry, and how they are providing scholarships for training. 


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Flooring Industry Mourns Passing of Jon Logue, Co-Founder of Alliance Flooring

FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors
September 10, 2024
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Jon Courtney Logue, 80, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away September 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.


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