The Floor Covering Education Foundation exists to support the recruitment of new talent, scholarship their trade education, and placement into industry careers.
Focus makes the difference between a good installer and a flooring craftsperson. The students at Walters State Community College in Morristown, TN are exhibiting the focus needed to hone their craft. Keep up the great work!
#Flooring#TileInstallation#WorkforceDevelopment#FCEF
Students at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, MO are gaining more than tile installation skills — they’re building confidence with every floor they complete. The pride and accomplishment they show after finishing a project says it all! 🔨📐
#SkilledTrades#FlooringCareers
This Memorial Day, FCEF honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and selflessness made our freedoms possible. We remember our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward.
#MemorialDay
Halfway through the Basic Floor Covering Installation Program at Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, TN!
Students have completed the carpet portion and are showcasing impressive craftsmanship.
We look forward to seeing their progress in the next discipline!
📢 Metropolitan Community College and Iowa Western Community College are hiring flooring instructors to help train the workforce of tomorrow!
🔹 2 years of flooring installation experience preferred
For details, contact Matthew Gines:
📧 mgines@fcef.org
Take a look at the hard work and dedication being displayed by students at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas, as they gain hands-on experience through FCEF’s Basic Floor Covering Installation program.
Behind every finished floor is skill, precision, and craftsmanship. During Skilled Trades Month, we’re proud to recognize the students at Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, TN who are building hands-on skills and shaping the future of the flooring industry.
Turn hard work into a high-demand skill in just a few weeks.
Enroll in the Tile course at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson, May 4–June 17. Hands-on training at the Clarksville Campus.
Start building your future today at flooryourfuture.com!
Take a look at the incredible work happening with students from Mayfield High School in Mayfield, OH!
From the classroom to the job site, they’re learning what it takes to build a strong future—one floor at a time.
Ready to build a new career?
Learn tile installation in Walters State’s Basic Floor Covering Program starting May 12!
Scholarships available at flooryourfuture.com
Register today at engage.tbr.edu/register/WSCC…
Contact Kellie Hendrix for more information on the program.
WPCC is launching its first Flooring Program! Gain hands-on training in hardwood & resilient flooring in this 150-hour evening course (May 18–Sept 14). Classes meet M/W/F, 6–9 PM in Morganton, NC. Contact Terry Adams for more info: tadams@wpcc.edu
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A few weeks ago, the FCEF team attended ARC workshops to learn how their services can support our mission.
By aligning efforts, we’re strengthening pathways for the next generation of flooring professionals across Appalachia.
#WorkforceDevelopment#FlooringFuture
Big things are happening in Knoxville this Flooring Friday!
TCAT Knoxville will be offering a 10 week course beginning April 13 at their brand new Union County campus.
The deadline to apply is April 8!
Sign up at: engage.tbr.edu/register/tknx…#HandsOnLearning#FloorInstallation
Big shoutout to the hardworking students at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA! 👏
From prep to pour, they’re mastering floor prep—building strong foundations for quality installs and long-term success.
That’s a true Feel-Good Friday. ✨
#FeelGoodFriday#FlooringFuture
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller
Thank you USA Flooring for donating vinyl materials to support the flooring program at Cape Fear Community College. Partnerships like this help give students the hands-on experience needed to build careers.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation is excited to attend Coverings 2026!
We look forward to connecting with partners, educators, and installers who share our vision for the next generation of flooring professionals. If you see FCEF at Coverings, don’t be shy—come say hi! 👋
Executive Director Kaye Whitener says it best: "We can push this nationally, but the magic happens locally."
Thank you, Mike & LaGretta at Carpet Express for helping create that magic with your material donation to our Chattanooga State Basic Floor Covering Installation Program!
Build a future you can stand on. 🛠️
Cape Fear Community College’s Basic Floor Covering Installation course starts March 2 in Hampstead, NC.
✔ Hands-on training
✔ No experience needed
✔ Entry-level career prep
Limited spots — register now:
cfcc-register.fundfive.com/c…
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’re showing some love to @Deanna_Elsing and the incredible students @mayfield_pr.
They’re proving that precision and hard work lay the foundation for bright futures.
We’re proud to support their journey into the flooring industry.