Get to Know the Flooring Trade

With a growing need for flooring installation and a low number of skilled flooring craftsmen, there’s no better time to start a career in flooring.

Explore a career creating cozy, soft surfaces.

Natural beauty created by expert craftsmen.

Imagine the possibilities with vinyl, cork, and more.

Get creative with the many options tile offers.

Meet Real Flooring Craftsmen

See what it’s like to build a career as a flooring craftsman.

Explore Your Path to Flooring Craftsman

No matter where you are now, there is a path to becoming a flooring craftsman.

Meet Real Flooring Craftspeople

See what it’s like to build a career as a flooring craftsperson.

Explore Training Opportunities

There are several ways to get the training you need to start off your flooring craftsman career.

Approved training from our training partners.

See where our programs are available in technical colleges.

Explore our calendar for all training opportunities.

Scholarships Available

FCEF Scholarship cover up to half of the cost of your training.

FCEF & GNTC

FCEF BASIC FLOORING INSTALLATION PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE

 

This 15-week accredited program is designed to introduce students to the four major types of flooring materials and basic installation skills needed to succeed as a flooring craftsman. The program will be held at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton, GA.

WHY A CAREER IN FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION?

GET PAID TO LEARN

After you learn the basic skills, we’ll match you with an installation team looking for new talent. While training on the job and improving your skills, you’ll be earning a steady paycheck.

SUSTAINABLE INCOME

With a current shortage of installers, there is more than enough work to go around for years to come. Flooring will always be a need for new construction and home remodels.

PRIDE IN YOUR WORK

Flooring is something a homeowner looks at and enjoys every day. Quality flooring craftsmen contribute to the design of a beautiful space that will be enjoyed for years to come. 

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More about The GNTC Program

TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Flooring Installation Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in the principles and practices of installing resilient, hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring. The program gives an overview of the flooring installation industry and prepares students for employment in a variety of installation positions within the field. Learning opportunities in the program introduce, develop and reinforce the technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Modeled real world lab environments are utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques.

GNTC is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institute.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Apply to GNTC

Because this is an accredited program, you must first apply and be accepted to GNTC. Visit GNTC’s website to learn more.

Apply For FCEF Scholarship

You can apply for an FCEF scholarship before you are officially accepted to GNTC. Final scholarships will be awarded after financial aid has been distributed.

Got Questions?

Want to know more about Georgia Northwestern Technical College and the campus where this program will take place? Email Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Help Center at admissions@gntc.edu or call them at 706-272-2966 to get started.

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“In order for our industry to grow, we need to educate, train and support new recruits. If we can take the time to how recruits how to be successful from the very beginning, there will be more value in our industry. It’s time we set the standard for our craft!”