Cement Mason at Cement Masons Local 527 Joint Apprentice Training Fund

Cement Masons Local 527 Joint Apprentice Training Fund sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship in Hazelwood, MO. This JATC-affiliated program is jointly administered by union representatives and employer contractors in the St. Louis metro area, ensuring apprentices receive training that meets industry standards and prepares them for journeyman-level work. Apprentices are paid throughout the training, making this a financially viable path into the trade.

The apprenticeship runs 3 years and requires completion of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on job sites under journeyman supervision, gaining experience in concrete placement, trowel and machine finishing, surface preparation, and decorative concrete work. Classroom sessions cover safety, concrete science, construction mathematics, and trade-specific tools and techniques.

Graduates earn journeyman cement mason status through a union-backed program, providing access to collectively bargained wages and benefits in the St. Louis construction market. The area's active commercial and public construction sector makes this a strong foundation for a long-term career in the concrete finishing trade.