FCEF Program Options

FLOOR ED FCEF Program Options

The FCEF program is developed to work in a variety of ways:

1. 10-week noncredit program. This 10-week program was developed for the original pilot. Many technical colleges have noncredit programs open to the general public without having to apply to the school for full admission. These programs are great to get started and can usually launch more quickly than accredited programs. 2. 15-week accredited program. This program covers all the same information as the 10-week program but is spread out over a full semester. The FCEF program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College was accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACKSCOC) through the

Technical College System of Georgia. SACKSCOC an educational accreditor recognized by the United

States Department of Education and the Council for

Higher Education Accreditation. 3. Embedded program. FCEF’s program also works embedded in a current carpentry or construction program. In this model students of the construction or carpentry program can select flooring as elective as they work toward their certificate. This program includes 300 contact hours covering four disciplines — carpet, hardwood, tile, and resilient. ■

Help Us Get Connected

If you think your community needs a flooring program at your local technical college, you can help by getting us connected to your school. By taking the responsibility to make the initial contacts and generate interest at your local school, you’ll free up the FCEF teams’ time to get more programs launched.

Engagement and activity at the local level are critical components to solving the installer shortage. If you’re ready to stop worrying about the installer shortage and start doing something about it, FCEF is here to help. Here’s how:

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LOCAL FCEF CHAMPION DONATE

We need you to help us spread the message and coordinate programs in your area. You benefit directly from bringing training and awareness to your community.

Local Awareness:

Flooring trades are not widely thought of, even by those looking for a trade career. Help us change that by talking to groups in your area – students, teachers, parents and local leaders. Your monthly donation comes with our DIGITAL AWARENESS KIT, so you can raise awareness about the flooring industry.

Job Fairs and Career Days:

Local Job Fairs and High School Career Days are a great opportunity to share the flooring craftsman career. We have the entire JOB FAIR KIT ready for you to raise awareness with potential recruits.

Technical Schools:

We’ve created a curriculum and framework for launching a program at a technical school. Now we need you to open doors in your community. 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.

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