Building Futures from the Floor Up: How Glowry Supports NFCAP Apprentices
Where Innovation Meets Purpose
Every Glowry floor begins as a spark of light — but that same light is also lighting the way for people. Through a powerful partnership with the National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program (NFCAP), Glowry Collection is helping young adults build real careers in the trades.
Our mission isn’t just to design glowing wood surfaces; it’s to build futures from the floor up — empowering students from low-income communities to gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed in life.
The Power of Hands-On Learning
The NFCAP apprenticeship program, led by visionary founder Carlos Mongalo, gives students direct training in flooring installation, materials science, and craftsmanship. Apprentices learn how to install engineered wood, understand sustainable materials, and master Glowry’s luminous technology — all while earning income and working toward certification.
In an age where many young people struggle to find direction, NFCAP gives them a foundation — literally and figuratively — to stand on.
Glowry’s Role: Innovation With Impact
Glowry Collection provides more than materials; it provides mentorship, access, and purpose. Our luminous flooring technology becomes a teaching tool inside NFCAP training centers, showing students what innovation looks like when combined with craftsmanship.
By donating materials, sharing technical expertise, and creating hands-on projects, Glowry helps apprentices understand that flooring isn’t just a trade — it’s a path to creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
Lighting the Path to a Brighter Future
Graduates of NFCAP aren’t just installers — they’re builders of communities. Many go on to start their own contracting businesses or work with leading industry partners like Sherwin-Williams, Bostik, and the National Wood Flooring Association.
Every luminous Glowry floor installed by an NFCAP-trained apprentice carries that same message: that light belongs to everyone — and every student deserves a chance to shine.
A Shared Vision: Craftsmanship, Dignity, and Opportunity
At its core, Glowry’s partnership with NFCAP is about restoring dignity to skilled labor. We believe in rewarding craftsmanship, uplifting youth, and creating pathways to success through hands-on education.
When we invest in apprentices, we invest in the next generation of builders, designers, and innovators — the people who will shape tomorrow’s cities, homes, and artful spaces.
Conclusion: Building Futures from the Floor Up
Glowry Collection and NFCAP share one mission: to transform lives through flooring.
Every plank, every project, every apprentice is part of a bigger story — one where design meets purpose, and where light becomes a bridge between creativity and opportunity.
We’re not just illuminating spaces; we’re illuminating futures.