FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CTA Expands Protective Coatings Training Pathways Through Strategic Partnership with Corrodere Academy and Straight Outta Surface Training
SEABROOK, TX - The Corrosion Technician Association (CTA) is proud to announce a strategic training alliance with Corrodere Academy and Straight Outta Surface Training (SOST), creating an unprecedented professional development pathway for the industrial coatings workforce.
This collaboration brings together three respected organizations with a shared mission: advancing workforce competency, raising industry standards, and strengthening the future of corrosion prevention through world-class education and certification.
Through the partnership, CTA members and industry professionals will gain expanded access to Corrodere Academy's internationally recognized ICorr coating inspection certifications and specialty inspection programs, alongside Trainthepainter® industrial coatings craftworker training delivered in the United States through Straight Outta Surface Training.
The agreement establishes a comprehensive career development framework spanning the entire protective coatings lifecycle, from abrasive blasting and coating application to advanced inspection, quality assurance, and specialty certifications. Programs include ICorr-accredited Coating Inspector Levels 1, 2, and 3, as well as specialized credentials covering pipeline coatings, insulation inspection, thermal metal spraying, marine coatings, passive fire protection, and corrosion management.
"Today's industry needs more than training, it needs clearly defined pathways for workforce development," said CTA leadership. "By bringing together CTA, Corrodere Academy, and Straight Outta Surface Training, we are creating a powerful bridge between craft expertise and professional certification, helping individuals and companies build the skills required to protect critical infrastructure and deliver quality outcomes."
Trainthepainter® is recognized globally for developing competent industrial coatings applicators and abrasive blast cleaners through structured practical and theoretical training. Combined with Corrodere Academy's internationally respected inspection and corrosion education programs, the partnership provides employers with a scalable solution for workforce development while giving specialists a clear roadmap for career growth.
The collaboration reinforces CTA's commitment to connecting technicians, inspectors, asset owners, and contractors with accessible, industry-relevant training that supports excellence in corrosion control and protective coatings.
For more information, visit:
● Corrosion Technician Association (CTA): https://www.corrosiontech.org/
● Corrodere Academy: https://corrodere.com
● Straight Outta Surface Training: https://straightouttasurfacetraining.com
About the Corrosion Technician Association (CTA)
The Corrosion Technician Association is dedicated to advancing the corrosion control, cathodic protection and protective coatings profession through education, certification awareness, workforce development, and industry engagement. CTA serves as a catalyst for professional growth while supporting the continuity and protection of critical infrastructure worldwide.
Media Contact:Corrosion Technician Association (CTA)
CaLae Miller, CTA Executive Director CaLae@CorrosionTech.org
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