b'NTCA UNIVERSITY UPDATE Forthepastcoupleofyears, membershavereachedoutfor helpincreatingtheirownregis-teredprograms.Untilwestarted this process, I was able to give gen-eral guidance but nowwhile Im not an expertI have learned the lingo and the process, and we have streamlined the forms for interest-ed members. Because not all states are the same, some will be easier while others will require additional It pays to be seen inpaperwork or documentation. The T E C H one defi nite thing I have learned is thateveryonewantsrecruitingto occur and to grow apprenticeships even if they may require additional Whatdovariousplayersinwork for that to happen. the industry need to know toSo what does this mean for NTCA beeducated?HowdoyouUniversity?Morecoursedevelop-make the most of technologi- ment! We are working on the rest of caladvancesanddevelop- the courses that are part of the tile mentsunfoldingininstalla- setterprogram.Severalmembers tion methods and techniqueshave volunteered their time to write inourindustry?Findoutinscripts, record video, take pictures, TECH,frommanufacturersandreviewcoursesforme,soI want to say THANK YOU to all of whoproducethemandtheour members who have helped me contractorswhousethem!create NTCA University courses up This issue will be available atto this point. The great thing about Total Solutions Plus. the content being online is that we caneasilyaddanewcourseand Contact Mary Shaw-Olsonnot have to print the hardback book for more information! again because we made a change. mary@tile-assn.comIlookforwardtoworkingwith or 601-405-7625 membersthroughoutthesubmis-sion process and getting their own approved apprenticeship program. Tolearnmoreaboutapprentice-www.tileletter.com ship,visitwww.tile-assn.com/ntcaapprenticeship.92 TileLetter | August 2019'