Cement Mason at Madison Area Cement Masonry JAC

The Madison Area Cement Masonry JAC sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship program located in Madison, WI. Administered through a Joint Apprenticeship Committee, this program offers a structured, union-backed pathway into the cement masonry trade for individuals in the Madison area ready to pursue a hands-on career in construction.

This time-based apprenticeship runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on job sites learning to place, screed, and finish concrete for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. Classroom instruction covers concrete properties, blueprint reading, safety standards, and the proper use of masonry tools and equipment. Apprentices are paid throughout the program with progressive wage increases.

Graduating apprentices earn journeyman cement mason status, backed by union credentials that support access to stable employment, competitive wages, and benefits throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Madison's growing development activity makes this an excellent time to enter the trade.