Mason at Masonry Association of Florida North Central Apprenticeship Program GNJ

The Masonry Association of Florida North Central Apprenticeship Program GNJ, based in Orlando, Florida, is an employer-sponsored group non-joint registered apprenticeship for aspiring masons in the North Central Florida region. This non-union program is open to individuals ready to pursue a trade career with paid training from the first day of work.

The three-year, time-based program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices are placed with participating masonry contractors where they learn brick, block, and stone construction techniques under experienced journeymen. Classroom coursework addresses construction safety, trade mathematics, reading construction drawings, and an understanding of masonry materials and standards used in the industry.

Upon completing all program requirements, apprentices earn journey-level mason status. This credential is a recognized benchmark of professional competency in the masonry trade and positions graduates for reliable employment across Florida's busy construction market, with room to advance into leadership or specialty masonry work.