Mason at 5 Generations Masonry, LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at 5 Generations Masonry, LLC in Cleveland, MO

About This Program

5 Generations Masonry, LLC sponsors this non-union Mason Apprenticeship program located in Cleveland, MO. The employer-sponsored, time-based program reflects a deep commitment to the masonry craft, offering paid, structured training for the next generation of skilled masons in Missouri.

The program spans 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay brick, block, and stone; prepare and apply mortar; read construction drawings and establish layout; and use masonry hand tools and power equipment safely. Classroom coursework covers trade math, masonry materials and methods, blueprint reading, and workplace safety standards.

Graduates earn journey-level mason credentials upon completion, qualifying them to work independently on a full range of masonry projects. This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a lasting career in the construction trades, with the skills and credentials to pursue increasingly responsible work across residential, commercial, and institutional job sites.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

Mason Career Outlook

National Median

$24.19/hr

~$50,315.2/yr

Apprentice Start

$15/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.

What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice

Duration

3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$24.19/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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