Mason at Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu#2(Ogdensburg)
at Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu#2(Ogdensburg) in Liverpool, NY
About This Program
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2, serving the Ogdensburg district and administered from Liverpool, NY, sponsors this employer-based Mason apprenticeship for those seeking entry into the masonry trades in Northern and Central New York. The paid program allows apprentices to earn a wage while learning a durable skilled trade.
The program is 3 years long and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active construction projects, gaining experience in brick, block, and stone installation; mortar preparation and application; blueprint reading; and worksite safety practices. Technical classroom instruction covers masonry principles, construction mathematics, and applicable safety codes.
Graduating apprentices achieve journey-level mason status, enabling them to work on the full range of masonry projects across Northern New York and the St. Lawrence Valley. This structured program offers a reliable and rewarding pathway into a skilled trade with lasting demand in both residential and commercial construction.
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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