Mason at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training
at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training in Long Island City, NY
About This Program
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Training, located in Long Island City, NY, offers this employer-sponsored Mason apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a career in the masonry trades in the New York City metro area. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, providing financial stability while developing professional trade skills.
The apprenticeship runs for 3 years and is structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on job sites learning brick, block, and stone installation; mortar preparation and application; construction plan reading; and worksite safety. Technical classroom instruction covers masonry materials, construction math, and relevant safety codes.
Upon completing the program, graduates achieve journey-level mason status and are prepared to work on the wide variety of masonry projects found throughout New York City and the surrounding region. The dense construction market in and around the city makes this an excellent area for journeymen to build a lasting and well-compensated career.
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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