Cement Mason at Cement Masons JATC, Mahoning, Columbiana, & Trumbull

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipUnionPaid Training

at Cement Masons JATC, Mahoning, Columbiana, & Trumbull in Vienna, OH

About This Program

The Cement Masons JATC, Mahoning, Columbiana, & Trumbull sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship based in Vienna, OH. Serving a tri-county region of northeast Ohio, this JATC program provides a rigorous, structured path into the cement masonry trade for individuals ready to build a career in construction.

This time-based program spans three years, combining 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in concrete pouring, screeding, floating, troweling, and surface finishing while working on real job sites. Classroom instruction addresses safety codes, concrete mix design, blueprint interpretation, and tool usage. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and receive wage increases as they progress.

Upon completion, graduates earn journeyman cement mason status under union standards, positioning them for stable, well-compensated careers in the construction trades across Mahoning, Columbiana, and Trumbull counties. Union membership provides access to negotiated wages and benefit packages.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

6,000

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RTI Hours

432

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Duration

3 years

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How to Apply

What to Expect as a Cement 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 Cement Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

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

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