The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is gearing up for National Skilled Trades Day on May 6 and urges the industry to focus on skilled trades professionals not just for one day but throughout the month.
FCEF stated: โThis is an opportunity to recognize the vital role skilled trades professionals play in strengthening our industry and communitiesโand to shine a spotlight on the future of floor installation. We are committed to developing a highly skilled, job-ready workforce by providing scholarships that remove financial barriers, delivering hands-on education through the Basic Floor Covering Installation Program and connecting graduates with career opportunities. Each of these efforts is designed to elevate craftsmanship, close the labor gap and ensure long-term success for the flooring industry.
โThis work is only possible through the support of industry partners and thereโs no better time to get involved than during National Skilled Trades Month. Whether by contributing to scholarships, promoting training opportunities or helping connect graduates to employment, your support directly fuels the next generation of skilled professionals. Join FCEF in celebrating this month by investing in the people who will carry our industry forward.โ
To watch a short video about students enrolled in the Basic Floor Covering Installation Program and some of its recent graduates, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jsk8AALMX4.
