Mason at International Union Of Bricklayers And Allied
at International Union Of Bricklayers And Allied in Whitney Point, NY
About This Program
The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, with a program administered in Whitney Point, NY, offers this union Mason apprenticeship through a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. The JATC structure connects apprentices with union employers, structured pay increases, and the full backing of one of North America's most established construction craft unions.
The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and provides 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on construction projects learning bricklaying, stone and block installation, mortar work, layout techniques, blueprint reading, and site safety. Classroom sessions reinforce field learning through study of masonry materials, construction mathematics, and trade safety standards.
Graduates achieve journey-level union mason status upon completing the program, earning credentials recognized across the country. Southern Tier New York and the surrounding region offer steady masonry work in residential, commercial, and public construction, giving journeymen a strong foundation for a long and rewarding 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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