Hawkeye Community College launching new flooring installation apprenticeship

WATERLOO — Hawkeye Community College is launching a new flooring installation apprenticeship program for individuals to gain basic floor covering installation skills.

Participants in this course will learn basic floor covering installation that includes both hands-on and classroom training. During the program, they will develop a basic skill set in order to be placed in employment at the advanced beginner level position. Upon program completion, they'll be ready to enter employment in this high-demand field and continue skill development with on-the-job experience.

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This Technical College Basic Floor Covering Installation program was created in partnership with International Certified Flooring Installers, Certified Tile Education Foundation and National Wood Flooring Association – the recognized certifying and training associations for the floor covering industry.

Classes begin on June 20 at Hawkeye's Apprenticeship Annex, 5611 Westminster Drive, Suite 6, Cedar Falls. Scholarships are available through the Floor Covering Education Foundation.

For more information, call (319) 296-2329, ext.3010, or go online to hawkeyecollege.edu/flooring.

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