The Northern California Tile Industry (NCTI) Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC)is a jointly trusted committee between the signatory contractors association, the Tile Terrazzo Marble Restoration Association of California (TTMRCA) and the Bricklayers, Tile Setters and Allied Craftworkers International Union (BAC) Local 3.

Recognized and authorized over 75 year ago by the California Apprenticeship Council to function in all matters pertaining to training in the tile trade and to carry functions on training as it relates to the tile under the provisions of the Shelley-Maloney Apprenticeship Labor Standards Act of 1939.

Currently it provides education and certification for men and women working in the ceramic tile and stone industry in over 49 counties in California.

(ACT) The Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers www.tilecertifications.com evaluates the skills and knowledge of tile installers and currently offers certifications in specific areas of tile installation.