The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has announced its latest partnership. Taylor Adhesives has committed to providing its flooring adhesives for FCEF-supported technical college programs across the country.
“We’ve found that one of the biggest challenges getting technical school programs off the ground is the cost of the materials needed for hands-on training,” stated Jim Aaron, executive director of FCEF. “Each commitment from a supplier willing to donate supplies helps us launch programs more rapidly.”
“This is yet another category of supplies we can check off our list,” added Kaye Whitener, director of operations at FCEF. “When we go to new schools to pitch a program, it is a significant help to show that we have the support of our industry and commitments to make sure supplies are available for classes.”
“We are excited that students will be learning with Taylor Adhesives products,” shared Seth Gladden, director of marketing for Taylor Adhesives. “We can’t wait to see these programs developed across the country. The availability of training for flooring craftsmen in our technical colleges will have a positive impact on the future of our industry.”
FCEF’s full 15-week accredited program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College started in August. FCEF will also be rolling out a similar program at Atlanta Technical College this fall.
“This program is a little different in that it is embedded in their year-long construction program,” shared Whitener. “This gives us the ability to reach more students who will learn the basics of flooring installation.”
“Our goal is to offer several different structures so that technical colleges can choose an option that fits best with their curriculum,” added Aaron. “The more we can expose students to the career options in flooring installation, the better.”
For suppliers and manufacturers in the flooring industry that want to support FCEF’s work, visit fcef.org/step-up/suppliers. For those interested in FCEF’s scholarships and programs, visit flooryourfuture.com to get started.
