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NTCA Apprenticeship Program Ap- proved by U.S. Dept. of Labor
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world’s largest tile contractor association, is pleased to announce it has received formal acceptance into the National Apprenticeship System from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). In a letter dated May 23, 2019, the DOL informed NTCA that its National Guidelines for Apprenticeship had been reviewed and found to be in compliance.
The NTCA Apprenticeship Guidelines Program, which com- bines field experience with online learning and designated classroom training, is designed to provide members an opportunity to attract new skilled labor into the ceramic tile industry. The program will offer guidance to NTCA members in de- veloping their own tile finishers and tile setters apprenticeship programs.
“A primary strategic goal of the NTCA is to provide our member- ship with resources to recruit and train new and existing employees,” said NTCA Executive Director Bart Bettiga. “These apprenticeship guidelines are so important because without a formal career path out- line to a prospective worker, it is hard to compete with other indus- tries who are vying for these same individuals.”
Becky Serbin, NTCA Education and Curriculum Director, has been working with volunteer leaders and supporters to develop NTCA’s ap- prenticeship guidelines program. “This program will allow us to nav- igate our members through their in- dividual apprenticeship application process. We are looking forward to working with our members to attract and train new talent into the indus- try,” said Serbin.
Currently, assistance in devel- oping apprenticeship programs is available only to NTCA members. Potential apprentices do not have to be members.
For more information on the NTCA Apprenticeship Guidelines Program, visit www.tile-assn.com/ page/ntcaapprenticeship.com.
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