Addressing a growing demand for skilled trades professionals across the state, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of New Jersey (BACNJ) has partnered with Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools (PCTVS) to introduce a four-year Masonry and Hardscape Design program for the 2026–2027 school year.
Hosted within the Passaic County Technical Institute’s (PCTI) School of Construction Technology, the new curriculum marks the return of formal masonry education to the district. Designed for cohorts of roughly 15 students per level, the program combines dedicated indoor classrooms, workrooms, and outdoor instructional spaces equipped with professional tools and materials. Students will train in traditional and engineered brick, block, stone, and concrete construction, mastering practical skills such as mortar mixing, tile cutting, flooring, and the assembly of complex structures like arches and fireplaces.
“Our partnership with Passaic County Technical-Vocational School offers the next generation of bricklayers an opportunity to learn and develop their skills in a safe, collaborative environment,” John Capo, Director of BACNJ, said.
The initiative aligns with PCTVS’s broader career and technical education (CTE) offerings within the School of Construction Technology, which features established programs in carpentry, plumbing, electrical technology, HVAC, and welding.
“As we continue to see strong demand for skilled trades, it is important that we provide our students with opportunities for high skill, high wage, high demand positions that can lead directly to successful, sustainable careers,” Dr. Joseph Sabbath, PCTVS chief administrator, said.
