FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Q: IS TILE SCHOOL MANDATORY?

Yes, to be employable an apprentice must attend the NCTI JATC Apprenticeship program classes as required. Attendance, therefore is mandatory.

Q: WHAT ARE BLUE BOOKS?

Blue books are On-The-Job training records that apprentices must complete and submit on a monthly basis. Failure to submit monthly blue books may result in cancellation of the apprenticeship program.

Q: WHEN ARE BLUE BOOKS DUE?

Blue books are to be turned in every month and are due on the 1st of each month. Blue books can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the Apprenticeship office.

Q: WHAT DAYS ARE CLASSES HELD?

Classes are held Monday through Friday and are scheduled by groups.

Q: WHAT TIME DOES TILE CLASSES BEGIN?

Tile school hours are begin at 6:00AM and end at 2:30PM.

Q: HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE TILE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM?

Applicants must apply in person. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Please bring your driver license/or photo ID and your diploma/GED/or official transcripts. For more information please call the Apprenticeship office at (510) 632-8453.

Q: DO I HAVE TO TURN IN A BLUE BOOK WHEN I AM NOT WORKING?

Yes, you must continue to submit monthly blue books during the time that your unemployed.

Q: WHERE IS THE TILE SCHOOL LOCATED?

The Tile School is located at the NCTI Apprenticeship School
600 Pinnacle Place, Livermore, CA 94550
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600 Pinnacle Place, Livermore, CA 94550
Main Number: 510.632.8453
Toll Free: 1.866.977.8453
FAX: 510.632.8456

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday-Friday