Mason at Albanese Masonry & Concrete, LLC
at Albanese Masonry & Concrete, LLC in Somerville, NJ
About This Program
Albanese Masonry & Concrete, LLC in Somerville, NJ offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship that gives individuals a structured, paid entry point into the masonry and concrete trades. Located in Somerset County, the program serves a region with active residential and commercial construction activity.
This three-year program combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with brick, block, stone, and concrete, developing skills in layout, mortar mixing and placement, cutting and fitting masonry units, joint work, and safe scaffold and tool use. Classroom instruction covers safety requirements, reading construction plans, trade mathematics, and the material knowledge essential for quality masonry and concrete work.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level masons with credentials applicable across a wide range of construction project types. New Jersey's dense construction market and infrastructure activity mean strong, ongoing demand for skilled masons, and completing a registered apprenticeship provides a competitive advantage when entering the job market.
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.
How to Apply
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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