iFTI 2025 Year-End Highlights

Hello,

As the year wraps up, the iFTI is pleased to share some of the highlights of 2025. 

• iFTI Classes:
  • Conducted a total of 70 iFTI instructor classes, 11 of which were delivered through the help of COE-approved Instructional Service Centers (ISCs) at DCs 16, 21, and 82 and 2 off-campus classes at DCs 3 and 50. We have 820 completions from 373 class participants. 
  • IUPAT Respectful Workplace Train-the-Trainer Program
  • Check out the course offerings for 2026. From the LMS homepage, click the blue box marked 2026 iFTI Training Calendar.
• Sponsored iFTI Trainings at the District Councils:
  • FTI 4221 ARDEX Specialties of Floor Covering 01072025 (ISC-DC 16)
  • FTI 5012 AGMT Proctor 03102025 (ISC-DC21)
  • FTI 1041 IUPAT Respectful Workplace TTT 04082025 (ISC-DC 16)
  • FTI 5123 Trimble Robotic Total Stations 04152025 (ISC-DC 21)
  • FTI 1113C American Heart Association Refresher 05062025 @ DC 50
  • FTI 1104C American Heart Association Heartsaver 05082025 @ DC 50
  • FTI 1119C OSHA 502 05202025 (ISC-DC 82)
  • FTI 1119C OSHA 502 06172025 (ISC-DC 21)
  • FTI 2612C Kretus Decorative Flooring 09302025 (ISC-DC 16)
  • FTI 1028 Experienced Instructor Refresher 10212025 (ISC-DC 16)
  • FTI 1040 LMS Admin Workshop 11212025 @ DC 03
  • FTI 9999C FTI Master Instructor Capstone 12172025 @DC 82
• COR and Trade Curriculum Development Updates:
  • The Curriculum team created 146 new courses (DC-specific, trade-related, FTI, and third party) and updated 113 courses with the help of subject matter experts. These courses are available in the iFTI Learning Management System (LMS). Follow the monthly LMS alerts to stay updated. 

Curriculum Committees are actively contributing to the development of trade curriculum: 

• HydroBlast/Vacuum Tech – complete.
• Drywall Finisher – 3 of 15 courses are 85% complete
• Tradeshow Worker  – in progress with 3 of 32 courses 85% complete
• Commercial Paint – 15 out of 30 courses are 85% complete
• Glazier – in progress; reviewing approximately 44 courses; 5 are 85% complete

• iFTI LMS Highlights:
  • Conducted in-person @ DC 3 for new LMS admins. 
  • Extended the assistance to our affiliates by covering the costs of Third Party Distance Learning courses in the LMS until June 30, 2026. The Third Party online library expanded to 11 single paid courses including OSHA 10 and OSHA 30, 187 open enrollment courses, 45 French courses, and 31 Spanish courses. 
  • District Councils continue to align their courses in the LMS. The Canadian courses provide examples of recently added or updated content.
• Major Courses added to the LMS/Catalog include:
  • COR 1028/FTI 1029 Building Union Power
  • COR 1246/1247/1274 – Internal Organizing
  • C16 California Young Worker Safety and Health Awareness*
  • C16 1257 California Injury and Illness Prevention Program Development*
  • CAN 6302 Trenching and Excavation Safety* (Canada)
  • COR 1216 Time Management*
  • COR 1217 Business Communications* (with translations – FRE 1217 Communications Commerciales* and SPN 1217 Como Llevar a Cabo Reuniones Efectivas*)
  • COR 1225 Communication and Leadership*
  • COR 1236 Dealing with Conflict*
  • COR 163 Narcan/Naxalone*
  • HVT 6302 Trenching and Excavation Safety*
  • LMCI 1201 Contractor Safety*
  • SPN 1197C Concientizacion Sobre la Proteccion Contra Caidas*
• Council on Occupational Education (COE) Highlights:
  • IUPAT Members continue their current COE positions: Kallie Heil Member, Council Committee on Accreditation Standards and Conditions, Tom Aasheim, Chair of Apprenticeship Affinity Group and Thomas Pfundstein, PhD as COE Commissioner. 
  • The Associate Instructor Training Program has 379 graduates.
  • The Master Instructor Training Program has 19 graduates as of Dec. 17, 2025. 
• New and Continued Educational Partnerships:
  • The iFTI has extended our partnership with Rosetta Stone through December 2026 to build our members’ fluency and confidence to speak new languages. In 2025, 33 members spent 258 hours in the program learning a new language.
  • We renewed our partnership with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) in July 2025 and have updated online offerings this year. 
  • i4F – FTI 4407 Innovations4Flooring (I4F) Training
  • AGMCC
• Technology for Teaching and Learning
  • Virtual Reality (VR)
  • Augmented Reality (AR)
  • Instructor Connection
• Susan Hardwood Grant (SHG) – Ergonomics for the Finishing Trades course development and TtTs conducted. Available in English – FTI 1102 Ergonomics for the Finishing Trades, SPN 1102 Ergonomía para los Oficios de Acabado, POR 1102 Ergonomia para os Setores de Acabamento and FRE 1103 Ergonomie au quotidien*
• BOT Webinar Series
• Instructor Development Updates:
  • American Council on Education (ACE) – Check here for recommended credits for CAS, DRY, GLZ and PNT to turn your apprenticeship and working experience into college credits.
  • Instructor Evaluation and Enhancement Program 
  • Degree Program
• Attended/Presented at the following Conventions/Summits/ Conferences:
  • FIF 2025 – Las Vegas, NV/Feb
  • Build 25 – AWCI’s Convention + Expo – Charlotte, NC/April
  • ATD Conference – Washington, DC/May
  • GlassBuild America 2025
  • COE Occupational Advisory Committee – Hanover, MD/Sept
  • ATD CORE 4 Conference – Orlando, FL/Oct
  • COE 2025 Annual Meeting – Austin, TX/Nov 

Happy Holidays!

iFTI