b'EDITORS LETTERLesley A. Goddin Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.Pablo PicassoTileofferssomanybenefitspair of recruitment flyers designed durability,low-maintenance,sus- to educate those new to the field tainabilityand enduring beauty.aboutwhatsinvolvedinbeinga I am excited in this issue to bringtile setter and offers information on you several stories that present thisadditional career paths for a jour-unique artistry that tile offers.neyman tile setter.FirstupisourDecorativeTileAnothertraining-relatedstoryis featurethatexplorestwo2019acontributionfromthenewCTEF CoveringsInstallationDesignIndustryLiaisonandPromotions Awards winnersAndru Eron andDirector,HeidiCronin,addressing NYTilemakers,alongwithTrishthe role CTEFs Certified Tile Installer MetznerfromMadeinMosaics.programplaysinincreasingquali-Bothartistswererecognizedforfied labor in the industry. And NTCA theirstunningworkontwoveryPresident Chris Walker takes a closer differentmuralsthatconveythelookatthebenefitsofferedbythe complexity,precisionandbeautynationalNTCAApprenticeGuide-involved in tile mural work. lines Program, recently approved by Next is our Tech Talk story, whichthe Department of Labor. looksatthepracticeofscribing.Issues like this fill me with pride in Scribinginriverrockpebblestoour industry and the way technical afieldtileorcraftingarugorexcellence, craftsmanship and pure muralofuniquelyshapedtiletoartistry combine to create unforget-enhanceanentrywayorshowertable projects and signature solutions isanotherwayacetileinstallersforwalls,floors,exteriors,pools are able to demonstrate the artistryyou name it. It also makes my heart andcraftsmanshipattheheartofswell to see how the industry comes the tile tradeand in a way thattogethertooffertraining,support delights clients with a completelyand encouragement for those look-custom installation. ing for a satisfying career. AreyouinterestedinbringingBe well! God bless!recruitsintothisfantastictrade? If so, please check out the NTCALesleyUniversityUpdatethatdetailsalesley@tile-assn.com16TileLetter | September 2019'