Mason at Cement Masons JATC, Columbus
at Cement Masons JATC, Columbus in Cincinnati, OH
About This Program
Cement Masons JATC, Columbus offers this union Mason apprenticeship serving the Cincinnati, OH area. Operated through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, the program reflects a partnership between union leadership and employers committed to producing skilled, work-ready masonry professionals.
Running three years in length, the program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on proficiency in concrete finishing, form setting, surface leveling, and plastering, working under journeyman supervision on active construction projects. Classroom sessions cover trade math, material properties, safety regulations, and plan reading.
Completing the program leads to journeyman certification as a cement mason, a credential valued by contractors across Ohio and nationally. Union affiliation through the JATC typically provides access to negotiated wages, health benefits, and retirement contributions — making this apprenticeship a strong investment in a long-term skilled trade career.
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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