Mason at Adams Masonry, Inc.
at Adams Masonry, Inc. in Groveland, IL
About This Program
Adams Masonry, Inc. sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Groveland, Illinois, offering a direct entry point into a skilled trade career with a local masonry contractor. This non-union program is paid from the start, allowing apprentices to earn income while developing professional skills.
Over 3 years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Day-to-day work includes laying brick, block, and stone; applying mortar; reading construction plans; and following safety protocols on active job sites. Classroom instruction reinforces these skills with coursework in trade math, materials, and building codes.
Graduates finish the program as journey-level masons qualified to work on a wide range of construction projects. A completed apprenticeship through a registered program like Adams Masonry provides a recognized credential that supports career advancement and long-term earning potential in the trades.
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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