It’s Time to Step Up
It will take the entire flooring industry to reverse the impacts of the installer shortage.
We need everyone…
When we reverse the decline of qualified flooring installers, everyone in the flooring industry wins – from retailers to suppliers, distributers, and even current installers. That’s why we need everyone’s help so that we can all win.
Retailers
As retailers, you need installation craftsman to make your customers happy. A floor sale isn’t complete until it’s installed, and installed well.
Suppliers & Distributors
You can’t sell more if it can’t be installed. Demand for new flooring is increasing. More installation craftsmen equal more sales.
Installers
It’s great to be in high demand, but how much would your business benefit from having more helpers and more craftsmen on your team?
Technical Schools
If your school is looking for a program that teaches professional craftsman skills that are in high demand, we should talk!
Take our pledge.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation is here to help the industry, but we need your support on a local level. Please take the pledge to let us know how you are willing to support our initiatives and we’ll be in touch with more information to get you started.
Will you step up to help resolve the shortage of installers?
The first step to helping is to make a commitment. There are many ways that you can support FCEF and our initiatives. Please take a moment to let us know how you plan to STEP UP!
Donate
Financial support helps us continue to grow programs that recruit, scholarship, and train tomorrow’s flooring craftsmen. Your donation helps fund scholarships, awareness campaigns, and general operations.
Share
Help us share our message and make more people aware of the opportunities as a flooring craftsman. Follow us on social media, sign up for emails, and learn more so you can spread awareness in your community.
Stepping Up
Hear more about the opportunities to help tomorrow’s flooring craftsmen from FCEF supporters and today’s flooring craftsmen. For more on training opportunities available, visit our Trade Up recruitment site.
Our Impact
Technical School Programs
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