Mason at Cement Masons JATC, Mahoning, Columbiana, & Trumbull
at Cement Masons JATC, Mahoning, Columbiana, & Trumbull in Vienna, OH
About This Program
Cement Masons JATC serving Mahoning, Columbiana, and Trumbull counties, based in Vienna, OH, sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a cement mason career in Northeast Ohio. As a JATC program, apprentices train under union standards, work with signatory contractors, and receive pay increases as they advance through the program.
The apprenticeship runs for 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn concrete placement, screeding, floating, troweling, surface finishing, and layout techniques, as well as how to work safely on commercial and industrial construction sites. Classroom instruction addresses cement mason theory, materials, trade mathematics, and safety regulations.
Completing the program results in journey-level union cement mason status. The Mahoning Valley and Youngstown-area construction market, along with opportunities in neighboring counties, provides journey-level masons with access to steady work in commercial, industrial, and civil construction projects throughout the region.
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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