Mason at AJR Masonry LLC
at AJR Masonry LLC in Forked River, NJ
About This Program
AJR Masonry LLC, based in Forked River, NJ, sponsors this non-union Mason apprenticeship program for aspiring masonry professionals. Apprentices receive pay from the start of training, making it a practical path to a skilled trade career without the burden of student debt.
The apprenticeship is 3 years in length and structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. On job sites, apprentices practice laying brick, block, and stone; mixing and applying mortar; interpreting blueprints; and maintaining safe work habits. Classroom coursework addresses masonry fundamentals, construction math, and safety standards that govern the trade.
Graduates of the program achieve journey-level mason status, equipping them with the skills and credentials needed to work across a variety of masonry applications. With construction activity throughout Ocean County and the broader New Jersey coast, journeymen have solid prospects for long-term employment in the trade.
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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