Masonry Restoration Technician Training Program at Green-Wood
Applications for the 2026 program are now open. To apply, your first step is attending an information session. Click here to register!
In New York City, the restoration of historic buildings is booming. Yet few people know how to enter this dynamic field. At Green-Wood, we’re doing our part to change that. Through the Bridge to Crafts Careers program, we present a unique and unexpected educational experience for young job seekers interested in the construction trades.
Participants in the program learn the basics of restoration and preservation, including stone cleaning, repair, and re-pointing, right here on the grounds, utilizing our historic mausoleums. Instructed by Green-Wood’s experienced restoration department, students receive the necessary training for entry-level positions in the field of masonry restoration.
The program is presented in partnership with Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT), a social services and workforce development organization in Sunset Park, and the World Monuments Fund.
We are thrilled to work with such talented young people while helping create a more diverse community of craftspersons in masonry restoration and construction.
To learn more about the Bridge to Crafts Careers Program and hear from some of the 2025 graduates, check out this feature from NBC New York.