Mason at Cincinnati Cement Masons
at Cincinnati Cement Masons in Cincinnati, OH
About This Program
Cincinnati Cement Masons, based in Cincinnati, OH, sponsors this employer-backed Mason apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the cement masonry trade in Southwest Ohio. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, gaining wages and real-world experience at the same time as they build trade competencies.
The 3-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn concrete placement, finishing techniques such as screeding, floating, and troweling, surface preparation, layout, and worksite safety practices. Classroom instruction addresses cement materials, construction mathematics, and safety regulations that apply to masonry and concrete work.
Graduating from the program earns apprentices journey-level mason status, equipping them to work independently on the commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects that are a consistent part of the Greater Cincinnati construction market. Cement mason skills are in steady demand, and completing this program provides a strong platform for a lasting career in the trades.
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.
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.
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