Mason at Masonry Association of Georgia, Inc.

The Masonry Association of Georgia, Inc., based in Sugar Hill, Georgia, sponsors this registered Mason apprenticeship program for individuals entering the masonry trade in the greater Georgia area. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides paid training throughout, so apprentices build their skills and income simultaneously over the course of three years.

The program is structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active construction projects with member masonry contractors, gaining experience in brick, block, stone, and structural masonry. Classroom instruction supports fieldwork by covering construction safety, trade mathematics, blueprint reading, and technical knowledge of masonry materials and installation standards.

Completing the program earns graduates journey-level mason status, a recognized trade credential across Georgia's construction industry. Journeyman masons work on a broad range of projects, from residential and commercial construction to restoration and specialty masonry, and the credential opens pathways to advancement and higher earning potential over time.