Workforce Development

The Arizona Masonry Council develops and implements programs to enhance and sustain a skills-based talent development network that meets the needs of employers, workers, job seekers, and learners for today and tomorrow.

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Workforce Development Programs

Apprenticeship Program

Apprenticeship helps to maintain the quality of the Masonry profession by providing certified skills through a standardized process. Programs are available in Central, Southern, and Northern Arizona.

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Tender Training Program

AMC runs a tender training program in both Central and Southern Arizona. The program runs 17 consecutive Saturdays each year and consists of both classroom and hands-on instruction.

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Leadership Development Program

Coming Soon!

AMC will be launching its new Leadership Development Program later in 2023. The program will include classroom and interactive instruction, teaching current and developing foremen the skills needed to be a successful leader and a productive part of their company.

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Machine Operators Program

This program includes both hands-on and classroom instruction. Objectives include basic hydraulics, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electrical control systems.

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English Courses

AMC is launching English classes built specifically for the masonry industry. There will be three levels of courses with different learning objectives.

Classes will be scheduled for 6-week blocks. Courses to be held at EVIT - 1601 West Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Participants will be given an assessment and placed in the proper level.

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Contractor Certification

In less than three years, AMC's goal is to have this certification as part of all specs in the state of Arizona - we'll be educating General Contractors, Home Builders, Architects, Engineers and Owners of the importance of this program.

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High School and Tech School Programs

The Arizona Masonry Council provides several weeks of training to multiple High Schools across the valley and the state each year. These training workshops provide support and journeyman level instruction to more than 200 students annually. Our AMC instructors provide valuable feedback and direction to the High School instructors on lesson plans and lab schedule formats. It is our goal to continue to grow and develop these workshops each year.

Please contact Ryan Gray directly at 602-622-9842.

EEO Pledge

Arizona Masonry Council will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Arizona Masonry Council will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.