Mason at Masonry Contractors Association of FL, GNJ (Gulf Coast Area)

The Masonry Contractors Association of FL, GNJ (Gulf Coast Area), based in Valrico, Florida, sponsors this registered Mason apprenticeship program. As a group non-joint employer-sponsored program, it connects aspiring masons with participating contractors across the Gulf Coast region of Florida. The program is non-union and pays apprentices throughout their training.

This time-based program runs for three years, requiring 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in brick, block, and stone masonry construction while working on actual job sites under the supervision of skilled tradespeople. Classroom sessions address construction safety, material science, blueprint reading, and mathematical applications used in the field.

After completing all program requirements, apprentices achieve journey-level status as masons. This credential is widely recognized across the construction industry in Florida and beyond, positioning graduates for stable employment and career advancement in residential, commercial, and specialty masonry work.