LL Flooring Partners with NFCAP to Help Build the Future of Flooring
September 15 2021 - 5:28AM
Business Wire
Company is providing material support and a
wide network of pro contractors to bolster the next generation of
flooring installers
LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, (NYSE:LL), one of the
nation’s largest specialty retailers of high-quality, hard-surface
flooring, today announced a partnership with the National Flooring
Contractors Apprenticeship Program (NFCAP), in efforts to lend its
resources and professional networks to help address the future need
for flooring contractors and advance the profession. LL Flooring
made the announcement at the annual Flooring Contractors
Association (FCICA) conference in Austin, Texas.
As the first national retailer to partner with the
apprenticeship program, LL Flooring will connect NFCAP apprentices
across the country with participating flooring contractors who will
mentor the flooring industry’s next generation of professional
installers. LL will also be donating product, providing access to
its website and marketing channels, advising on the curriculum, and
providing direct financial support to grow the program.
LL Flooring is dedicated to serving its customers with a
complete solution that includes both quality products and service,
which is why the Company is eager to dedicate resources to help
build and train a new generation of high-quality installers and
contractors who take pride in their craftsmanship. A recent study
found that the nationwide industry will see nearly 200,000
installers and contractors retire over the next few years.
“Installation services represent a core value we provide our
customers, and we are excited to support future-facing programs
like the NFCAP that are attracting and educating a new pool of
installation talent,” said Damien McGaugh, Senior Vice President of
Sales at LL Flooring. “We have a broad LL network of professional
installers and contractors who understand the importance of taking
pride in quality craftsmanship, which we’re eager to foster in this
upcoming generation.”
NFCAP is working with the Department of Labor and the National
Job Corps to connect with vocational schools and training programs
across the country, the goal being to reach interested young
tradespeople and link them with an LL Flooring contractor to get
them on the track to certification. Currently the NFCAP has
apprenticeships underway in California; additionally, the program
is fully approved in Texas, and it’s on track for approval in
Florida, Illinois, and Nevada.
According to NFCAP founder Carlos Mongalo—a second-generation
flooring installer himself—the industry will benefit from more
consistent quality workmanship, which can be most effectively
taught through apprenticeships. With a network of highly skilled
contractors, he’s eager for the opportunity to reexamine the
training process and build the next generation of skilled
installers.
“Working with a company like LL Flooring is a huge boost for our
program, and we’re excited to see the networks of potential
participating contractors building quickly across the country,”
said Mongalo. “In addition to working toward their certifications,
these apprentices have the opportunity to learn vital
entrepreneurial skills from experienced pro contractors and
installers. With support from LL Flooring and the Job Corps, we’re
excited to be laying the groundwork for the upcoming generation of
pro installers.”
About LL Flooring:
LL Flooring is one of the country’s leading specialty retailers
of hard-surface flooring with more than 420 stores nationwide. The
Company seeks to offer the best customer experience online and in
stores, with more than 500 varieties of hard-surface floors
featuring a range of quality styles and on-trend designs. LL
Flooring's online tools also help empower customers to find the
right solution for the space they've envisioned. LL Flooring's
extensive selection includes water-resistant vinyl plank, solid and
engineered hardwood, laminate, bamboo, porcelain tile, and cork,
with a wide range of flooring enhancements and accessories to
complement. LL Flooring stores are staffed with flooring experts
who provide advice, pro partnership services and installation
options for all of LL Flooring's products, the majority of which is
in stock and ready for delivery.
About NFCAP:
The National Flooring Contractor Apprenticeship Program is a
nonprofit organization aimed at developing highly skilled flooring
installers. The goal is to simultaneously enrich the lives of young
adults by giving them access to well-paying jobs while helping the
flooring industry source the skilled labor that is vitally needed
in the current market. To help solve the issues posed by the
impending shortage of installers and contractors, NFCAP is working
with corporations and federal programs to recruit and train a new
workforce across the country.
Learn More about LL Flooring
- Our commitment to quality, compliance, the communities we serve
and corporate giving:
https://www.llflooring.com/corp/quality.html
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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