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Industry promotes online training initiatives

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It’s no secret that retail training is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in flooring. That certainly holds true during heady economic times but especially now when face-to-face training opportunities may be difficult to execute. Following is an overview of the various alternative training initiatives the industry offers.

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Retailers React: How are you training/recruiting new installers?

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This week, we asked: How are you training/recruiting new installers? Here are their responses: “We are training new installers by finding younger guys who are energetic to work. ” —Eric Buehler, CarpetsPlus Color Tile of Wyoming Thayne, Wyo. Each installer undergoes a comprehensive, four-year apprenticeship program.

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NTCA launches tile art coloring book fundraiser

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—Starting this month, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is initiating a fundraiser to support Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in a unique format: a coloring book. The post NTCA launches tile art coloring book fundraiser appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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CTEF online auction features $80k+ of product

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Online courses and coloring books. The proceeds from this online auction will allow us to expand the training and certification programs such as the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training.

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TMT America conducts unique training experience

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The Schönox HPS Florence Support Center hosted the guests where flooring contractors, installers, distributors and specifiers gather on a weekly basis, providing comprehensive training covering the benefits, installation details and project strategies of the entire Schönox subfloor series.

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Ecore introduces budget-friendly flooring option

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Designed for use in free weight, cardio, selectorized strength and functional training areas, the Essentials line is inspired by Ecore’s Basic Fit and Performance collections. —Ecore International has added a line of budget-friendly surfaces to its robust product portfolio.

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Ceramic: State of the Industry 2022

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Regardless of budget there is still a desire for quality products that offer bold colors and patterns. The availability of qualified and trained tile installers has been a concern for a number of years,” explained Bart Bettiga, executive director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA).