Mason at Bricklayers Local #8 of Illinois Apprenticeship
at Bricklayers Local #8 of Illinois Apprenticeship in Springfield, IL
About This Program
Bricklayers Local #8 of Illinois Apprenticeship sponsors this union Mason Apprenticeship in Springfield, Illinois. As a JATC-affiliated program, apprentices benefit from joint union and employer oversight that ensures rigorous, standardized training. The program is paid from day one.
Over the course of 3 years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Field work covers bricklaying, stone masonry, block installation, refractory work, and tuckpointing. Classroom instruction addresses trade mathematics, OSHA safety, blueprint reading, and the properties of masonry materials used across commercial and residential projects.
Upon graduation, apprentices earn journey-level status with Bricklayers Local #8, typically accompanied by union wages, healthcare benefits, and a pension. The union credential is recognized throughout Illinois, supporting strong long-term career prospects in the masonry trades.
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.
How to Apply
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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