Cement Mason at Baltimore Cement Masons JAC
at Baltimore Cement Masons JAC in Washington, DC
About This Program
The Baltimore Cement Masons JAC offers a union cement mason apprenticeship serving the Washington, DC area. As a JATC program, it is jointly administered by labor and management to ensure training reflects both craft quality and contractor needs. Apprentices earn wages from the first day of work, avoiding educational debt while gaining recognized trade qualifications.
The program is 3 years in length and structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience finishing and placing concrete in a variety of construction settings, from flatwork to structural elements. Classroom instruction covers concrete properties, finishing and curing techniques, tool safety, and relevant building codes.
Finishing the program qualifies graduates as journeyman cement masons, prepared to work on commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects throughout the DC metro region. Union membership provides access to negotiated wages and benefits, and the construction sector's steady activity in the area supports reliable long-term employment opportunities.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Cement 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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