Mason at Alcoa & Concrete & Masonry of DC LLC
at Alcoa & Concrete & Masonry of DC LLC in Washington, DC
About This Program
Alcoa & Concrete & Masonry of DC LLC sponsors this registered Mason Apprenticeship in Washington, DC, offering a non-union, employer-based program for individuals seeking to build a career in masonry and concrete construction. Apprentices are paid throughout training, making it possible to earn a wage while developing professional-level trade skills in the nation's capital region.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working on job sites in the Washington, DC area, apprentices gain hands-on experience in brick and block laying, concrete placement, mortar application, structural masonry construction, and blueprint reading. Technical instruction covers masonry materials, job-site safety, construction mathematics, and applicable local and federal building codes.
Graduates complete the program with journey-level mason credentials, preparing them for skilled employment across the DC metropolitan area's active commercial, institutional, and government construction market. The experience gained through this apprenticeship provides a strong platform for long-term career advancement in the masonry 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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in District of Columbia
Masons in District of Columbia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.
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