Mason at Harrisburg Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Lu
at Harrisburg Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Lu in Harrisburg, PA
About This Program
Harrisburg Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers LU sponsors this Mason apprenticeship in Harrisburg, PA. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured, three-year training path for individuals pursuing a skilled career in bricklaying and related masonry crafts in central Pennsylvania.
The program includes 6,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced journeymen, apprentices develop hands-on skills in brick and block laying, stone masonry, mortar preparation, structural wall construction, and surface finishing. Classroom coursework reinforces technical knowledge in areas such as blueprint reading, safety protocols, building codes, and trade mathematics.
Upon completing the program, apprentices are qualified to work as journey-level masons on a wide range of construction projects throughout the Harrisburg region and beyond. The program offers a meaningful alternative to traditional college, with trainees earning income while building a lasting, in-demand skill set.
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.
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