Cement Mason at Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 797 JATC North

Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 797 JATC North sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship in Sparks, NV. This JATC program is jointly administered by union labor and employer partners serving northern Nevada, ensuring apprentice training is aligned with both craft standards and contractor needs in the region. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, earning a wage while they work toward journeyman standing.

The program spans 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in concrete placement, finishing, and surface restoration on commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects in the Reno-Sparks metro area. Classroom instruction covers concrete science, safety practices, blueprint reading, tool operation, and professional finishing techniques.

Graduating from this program earns apprentices journeyman cement mason status through a recognized union credential. Local 797 union membership connects journeymen to collectively bargained wages and benefits, and northern Nevada's ongoing commercial and residential construction activity supports strong long-term employment prospects in the trade.