CAREER AND WORKFORCE TRAINING
BUILD YOUR SKILLS.
LEARN FROM THE PROS.
Career builder is TradeWorx Academy's hands-on path into the skilled trades. Start with our Tile Program or Professional Handyman Program, follow a guided pathway or take individual classes a la carte, and build real, demonstrated skill at your own pace.
IN DEVELOPMENT
FIND YOUR PROGRAM
WHICH PATH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
FULL PRE-APPRENTICE PROGRAM
TILE PRE-APPRENTICE
FOR
New to tile or changing careers
FORMAT
Full guided program
GOAL
Build toward a tile career
CHOOSE FROM SPECIF
TILE SKILL BUILDER
FOR
Handymen, remodelers, and pros
FORMAT
Pick individual classes
GOAL
Sharpen specific tile skills
Å LA CARTE
PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN
FOR
DIYers and aspiring handymen
FORMAT
Pick from various program series
GOAL
Handle common home repairs
FIND YOUR PROGRAM
I AM INTERESTED IN BUILDING MY CAREER
Tell us who you are and which path interests you. We will reach out when first classes open.
Prefer to talk? Call (571) 350-0041 or email info@tradeworxacademy.com
PROGRAM ONE
THE TILE PROGRAM
All about tile. Follow the guided Pre-Apprenticeship pathway, or take individual Skill Builder classes å la carte.
01
FOUNDATIONS & MATERIALS
SETTING MATERIALS & THINSETS
Choosing and mixing the right thinset mortar for each application.
SUBSTRATE PREP & LAYOUT
Preparing surfaces and planning a balanced, professional layout.
TILE CUTTING
Straight cuts, notches, and hole boreing with manual, wet and dry cut saws and tools.
02
INSTALLATION
FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION
Set floor tile flat, aligned and to industry standards.
LARGE FORMAT TILE
Handling coverage and lippage control for large tile.
BACKSPLASH INSTALLATION
Kitchen and accent backsplashes from layout to grout.
WALL TILE INSTALLATION
Setting wall tile with proper support and alignment.
03
WET AREAS & WATERPROOFING
WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
Why tile is not the waterproofing and how proper systems work.
TUB / SHOWER COMBO
Waterproofing and tiling around tub / shower combos.
MORTAR BED INSTALLATION
Building a proper mortar bed for showers and floors.
SHOWER PAN INSTALLATION
Sloped pans, drains and waterproofing for walk-in showers.
04
FINISHING
WORKING WITH GROUTS
Cementitious and high performance grouts, joints and clean-up.
Classes and schedules are being finalized. Join the interest list to tell us which skills you want to learn first.
PROGRAM TWO
PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN PROGRAM
A separate program built around real home projects. Fully å la carte so you take only the classes you need.
01
WALLS & SURFACES
DRYWALL REPAIR
Patch holes, tape seams and finish walls to a clean standard.
CAULKING & SEALANTS
Clean, watertight caulk lines in kitchens and baths.
PAINTING & PREP
Surface preparation and a professional-looking finish.
02
MOUNTING & INSTALLATIONS
TV MOUNTING
Set floor tile flat, aligned and to industry standards.
SHELVING & WALL ANCHORS
Kitchen and accent backsplashes from layout to grout.
DOOR HARDWARE & FIXES
Setting wall tile with proper support and alignment.
03
KITCHEN & BATH
GROUT REPAIR
Why tile is not the waterproofing and how proper systems work.
TILE REPAIR
Building a proper mortar bed for showers and floors.
FAUCET & FIXTURE BASICS
Sloped pans, drains and waterproofing for walk-in showers.
04
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
BASIC PLUMBING REPAIRS
Shutoffs, supply lines and common leaks.
BASIC ELECTRICAL CONCEPTS
Outlets and switches and knowing when to call a licensed electrician.
PUNCH LIST & TURNOVER REPAIRS
Tackling a full repair list for a home or rental.
More project series will be added over time. Join the interest list to tell us which skills you want to learn first.
HOW YOU WILL TRAIN
BUILT TO CREATE REAL SKILL
Every career builder program is built around doing the work not just hearing about it.
STRUCTURED & STANDARDIZED
A clear progression grounded in recognized industry standards, including TCNA Handbook methods and applicable ANSI practices for tile. You learn why the work is done a certain way, not only how.
TAUGHT BY LICENSED PROS
Learn from experienced, licensed tradespeople using a consisten, TradeWorx Academy-owned curriculum, so the quality of your training does not depend on who is teaching.
LEARN BY DOING
Concepts follow simple rhythm. Your instructor teaches it, demonstrates it, you perform it and you get feedback until you can do it on your own.
COMPETENCY, DOCUMENTED
You finish with a TradeWorx Academy Certificate of Completion and for longer programs a record of the practical compentencies you demonstrated.