Mason at Manasota Masonry Apprenticeship Gnj
at Manasota Masonry Apprenticeship Gnj in Sarasota, FL
About This Program
MANASOTA MASONRY APPRENTICESHIP GNJ, located in Sarasota, Florida, is an employer-sponsored group non-joint registered apprenticeship program for aspiring masons in the Sarasota region. This non-union program is structured to give apprentices both practical field experience and technical knowledge while earning a paycheck throughout their training.
The apprenticeship is three years in duration and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside skilled masons on live construction projects, learning to lay brick, block, and stone for a variety of structures. Technical coursework addresses construction safety regulations, trade mathematics, material identification, and the use of construction documents and blueprints.
Upon successfully completing the program, apprentices graduate as journey-level masons. This credential qualifies them for independent work in the construction industry and positions them well for continued growth in Florida's robust building market, including opportunities in residential, commercial, and restoration masonry.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Mason Career Outlook
National Median
$24.19/hr
~$50,315.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.
What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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