appreciates your efforts in growing a skilled workforce and formal recogni- tion from College of the Sequoias and the Workforce Investment Board is well deserved.” Debbi Barton explained that “Currently we have graduated four tile finishers in the apprenticeship pro- gram and have started our next group of four trainees.” Leading this program is Ryan Barton, Training and Development Coordinator/Quality Control. “Although all eight employees have been with VCT as tile fin- ishers for two years or more, the knowledge they gained/are gaining from the program has been recognized by their fore- men and coworkers,” she added. “Between bookwork, online training, hands-on training and field training, our tile finishers are skilled and trained with the knowledge and success of mov- ing up in their career. We are proud of our employees and their drive to want to learn more! Thank you NTCA for your guid- ance and help setting up the pro- gram. We look forward to the Tile Setter program.” TRAINING & EDUCATION ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TILE SALE up to $1,000 INSTANT SAVINGS! Consumer receives a 10% discount (up to $1,000) on the mentioned products with a minimum order of 250 SF Tile Series Include Chord HautMonde Imagica Quartetto Solid Quartetto Patterns October 1st thru November 15th Quartetto Patterns P R O G R A M T R A I N I N G U P D A T E Tile Finisher Apprenticeship As we wrapped up the first two weeks here's what the guys have completed... Orientation DOL Apprentice Program Orientation Difference between W2 workers and 1099 workers Orientation on the job. What to expect on the job. Safety Orientation Part 1, 2 & 3 Silica Training & Fit Test MSDS Overview Drugs & Alcohol Warehouses diversity in the workplace Workplace Harassment Workplace Violence Workplace Diversity Generation Gaps trade history & education History of Tile Markets That Use Tile Related Products & Industries Backer Boards for Tile Installations Introduction to Bonding Materials Large Format Tile Large Gauged Porcelain Tiles (LGP Tiles) Introduction to Trims & Profiles Introduction to Glass Tile Introduction to Cleaning Agents & Sealers Cleaners Enhancers & Impregnators Use of Tools & Equipment Hand Tool Orientation Hand tool Equipment Knowledge Cutting Tool Orientation Cutting Tools Equipment Knowledge Electric Tool Orientation Electric Tool Knowledge Grinding Tool Equipment Knowledge Mixing Tools Equipment Knowledge Demo Tools Equipment Knowledge Power Tools Equipment Knowledge Multi-Functional Floor Machine Profile Cutting on the Cop Saw Cutting Tools - Stone e-Learning Program Industry and product information in short, easy segments Train from the comfort of your home or office anytime Fast and easy to access, listen, and complete A-8567-0918 ©2018 LATICRETE International, Inc. All trademarks shown are the intellectual properties of their respective owners. Register today at laticrete.com/university Globally Proven Construction Solutions 56 TileLetter | November 2018