Mason at Helms Masonry, Inc
at Helms Masonry, Inc in Mount Pleasant, NC
About This Program
Helms Masonry, Inc. in Mount Pleasant, NC offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals interested in building a skilled trade career in masonry. Apprentices are paid throughout the three-year program, making it a practical, debt-free alternative to traditional vocational education.
The program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction delivered over three years. Apprentices work hands-on with brick, block, stone, and related materials, developing skills in layout, mortar mixing and application, cutting, joint finishing, and safe use of scaffolding and masonry tools. Classroom and technical instruction covers blueprint reading, trade math, safety regulations, and the properties of common masonry materials.
Upon completing the program, graduates hold journey-level mason credentials recognized throughout the industry. Mount Pleasant and the surrounding Cabarrus County area support a growing construction market, and journeyman masons with solid credentials are consistently in demand for both new construction and renovation projects across North Carolina.
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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