Episode 15, “Laying Foundations: Innovations in Floor Covering
Education” Join Brandi Merrill and Kailah Dozier and explore the transformative journey
of the floor covering industry on this episode of Innovation Unplugged, featuring Kaye
Whitener, Director of Operations for the Floor Covering Education Foundation. Discover
how partnerships and innovations are addressing the critical skills gap in the trade.
Learn about the unique collaboration with the Innovation Center that led to the
development of new educational programs tailored to inspire and train the next
generation of skilled professionals. Tune in to hear how passion and persistence are
reshaping industry standards and offering new career opportunities to countless
individuals. Join us to see how education and industry can unite to create powerful
change.