Mason at Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Ny Hudson Valley
at Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Ny Hudson Valley in Newburgh, NY
About This Program
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 NY Hudson Valley, based in Newburgh, NY, sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship through a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. The JATC model connects apprentices with signatory employers, structured wage progression, and union benefits from the start of their training.
The program lasts 3 years and delivers 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working on construction sites throughout the Hudson Valley, apprentices build skills in bricklaying, stone and block installation, mortar work, blueprint interpretation, and job-site safety. Classroom instruction addresses masonry theory, applied mathematics, and trade safety standards.
Graduates earn journey-level union mason status upon completion, qualifying them for full-scale masonry work with union contractors in one of New York's most active construction corridors. Union journeymen in this trade typically gain access to health benefits and pension plans, supporting both their career and long-term financial security.
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.
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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