Mason at Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego)
at Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego) in Albany, NY
About This Program
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2, serving the Oswego district and administered through Albany, NY, offers this employer-sponsored Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the masonry trades in Central and Upstate New York. Apprentices are paid throughout their training, combining income with skill development from the outset.
The 3-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices practice brick, block, and stone installation; mortar mixing and application; layout and blueprint reading; and safe work practices on active construction sites. Classroom sessions introduce the technical knowledge behind masonry materials, construction mathematics, and safety regulations.
After completing the program, graduates hold journey-level mason credentials and are ready to work across residential, commercial, and institutional masonry projects throughout the region. This structured apprenticeship offers a clear and practical path to a skilled trade career in New York's construction industry.
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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