Mason at G & H Masonry LLC
at G & H Masonry LLC in LeClaire, IA
About This Program
G & H Masonry LLC in LeClaire, Iowa sponsors this registered Mason apprenticeship program for individuals seeking hands-on training in the masonry trade along the Mississippi River corridor. This non-union program is fully paid, meaning apprentices earn wages throughout the three-year training period while gaining the practical and technical knowledge needed to reach journey-level status.
The program involves 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction over three years. Apprentices work directly with G & H Masonry LLC on construction projects in the LeClaire and greater Quad Cities region, learning brick, block, and stone masonry techniques under experienced supervision. Technical instruction covers construction safety practices, trade mathematics, reading blueprints and specifications, and the properties and uses of common masonry materials.
Upon completing the program, graduates are recognized as journey-level masons, a credential that demonstrates professional competency and opens doors to a wide range of construction employment opportunities in Iowa and neighboring states.
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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