Mason at Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica)
at Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica) in Albany, NY
About This Program
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2, serving the Utica district through its Albany, NY administrative base, sponsors this employer-supported Mason apprenticeship for those pursuing a trade career in masonry. Apprentices earn wages from day one, removing a common financial barrier to entering the skilled trades.
Over 3 years, the program provides 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build skills in bricklaying, block and stone work, mortar preparation and finishing, blueprint reading, and construction safety. Classroom study addresses masonry fundamentals, job-site mathematics, and the safety standards that govern the trade.
Completions of the program result in journey-level mason status, equipping graduates to work independently on a range of masonry projects. With construction activity spread across the Mohawk Valley and surrounding areas, journey-level masons in this region can expect solid and varied employment opportunities upon completing the apprenticeship.
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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