This U.S. Department of Labor Web site provides information about apprenticeship programs.
ApprenticeshipUSA
https://www.apprenticeship.gov
The CTEF provides information on certification and training programs for tile professionals.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
(CTEF)
P.O. Box 148
Pendleton, SC, 29670-9139
Tel: (864) 222-2131
https://www.ceramictilefoundation.org
The IMI provides information on its annual masonry camp for chosen apprentices, as well as other resources.
International Masonry Institute
(IMI)
John J. Flynn BAC/IMI International Training Center
17101 Science Drive
Bowie, MD, 20715-4312
Email: masonryquestions@imiweb.org
http://imiweb.org
The BAC provides advocacy and information on training and employment.
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
(BAC)
620 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20004-1618
Tel: (888) 880-8222
Tel 2: (202) 783-3788
Email: askbac@bacweb.org
https://bacweb.org
The NTMA provides information on national standards and continuing educational seminars.
National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association
(NTMA)
PO Box 2605
Fredericksburg, TX, 78624-1924
Tel: (800) 323-9736
Tel 2: (830) 856-2827
Fax: (888) 362-2770
Email: info@ntma.com
https://www.ntma.com
The NTCA provides information on education, publications, membership, and other resources for tile contractors.
National Tile Contractors Association
(NTCA)
PO Box 13629
Jackson, MS, 39236-3629
Tel: (601) 939-2071
Fax: (601) 932-6117
Email: webmaster@tile-assn.com
https://www.tile-assn.com
The OPCMIA provides information on apprenticeship and training programs.
Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association
(OPCMIA)
9700 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200
Columbia, MD, 21046-1678
Tel: (301) 623-1000
https://www.opcmia.org
The UBC provides advocacy, education, and training programs.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
(UBC)
101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-2153
https://www.carpenters.org
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