Mason at Adam Lusker Masonry
at Adam Lusker Masonry in Frontenac, KS
About This Program
Adam Lusker Masonry sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Frontenac, Kansas, offering a hands-on, paid training pathway into the masonry trades. This non-union program provides a practical and accessible route for individuals in southeast Kansas who want to build a career in construction.
The 3-year program combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly on masonry projects, learning bricklaying, block installation, stone work, and mortar application under the guidance of experienced tradespeople. Classroom instruction covers trade math, safety practices, materials knowledge, and blueprint reading.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level masons capable of handling a broad range of masonry tasks in residential and commercial settings. For workers in the Frontenac area, this program offers a direct path to a skilled trade career without the burden of upfront tuition costs.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
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.
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