Mason at Cement Masons JATC, Cleveland Lu 404

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at Cement Masons JATC, Cleveland Lu 404 in Cleveland, OH

About This Program

Cement Masons JATC, Cleveland LU 404 sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship in Cleveland, OH. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, it is jointly managed by union and employer representatives to ensure apprentices receive industry-standard training from day one.

This three-year, time-based program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen on real job sites, learning to finish and level concrete floors, apply plaster and stucco, operate screeds and floats, and read construction plans. Classroom instruction reinforces the technical knowledge needed to meet trade standards.

Graduates earn journeyman cement mason status, a portable credential recognized across the construction industry. Union membership through Local 404 gives completers access to collectively bargained wages, benefits, and job referral systems throughout the Cleveland area and beyond.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$24.19/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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