Mason at Cement Masons JATC, Portsmouth Area
at Cement Masons JATC, Portsmouth Area in Cincinnati, OH
About This Program
Cement Masons JATC Portsmouth Area, administered through Cincinnati, OH, offers this union Mason apprenticeship for individuals entering the cement masonry trade in Southern Ohio. Backed by a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, the program provides structured union training, placement with signatory employers, and paid wages from the first day on the job.
The program spans 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in concrete finishing, mortar and cement application, surface preparation and troweling, layout work, and construction site safety. Classroom sessions cover masonry and cement theory, applied mathematics, and OSHA safety standards applicable to the trade.
Graduates complete the program with journey-level union cement mason credentials, ready to work on commercial, industrial, and public works projects across Southern Ohio. Union status provides access to health and retirement benefits, and the region's continued infrastructure and construction activity supports strong demand for skilled cement masons.
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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