Mason at Career Link - Mason County
at Career Link - Mason County in Havana, IL
About This Program
Career Link - Mason County sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Havana, Illinois, connecting local job seekers with a structured path into the masonry trades. This non-union program is paid, allowing apprentices to earn while they build foundational skills in a skilled construction trade.
The program runs for 3 years, combining 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with experienced masons learning bricklaying, block work, stone installation, and mortar application. Classroom instruction covers trade mathematics, safety practices, materials, and blueprint reading to prepare apprentices for the full range of masonry work.
Completing this apprenticeship leads to journey-level status in the masonry trade. For residents of Mason County and the surrounding area, this program provides an accessible route into a skilled trade with lasting employment prospects in construction and infrastructure work.
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.
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