Mason at Madison Area Cement Masonry JAC

The Madison Area Cement Masonry JAC in Madison, WI sponsors this registered union Mason apprenticeship focused on the cement masonry trade. As a Joint Apprenticeship Committee program, it combines the rigor of union-backed training standards with real-world job site experience working alongside skilled journeymen throughout the Madison area. Apprentices earn wages from the first day of the program through completion.

The three-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical skills in concrete placement and finishing, screed and form work, surface texturing and treatment, and safe use of tools and equipment on construction sites. Classroom instruction covers concrete technology, construction mathematics, blueprint reading, material specifications, and OSHA safety compliance.

Graduates earn journey-level cement mason credentials recognized by union contractors throughout Wisconsin and nationwide. Madison's dynamic construction market, spanning commercial development, university facilities, and state government projects, ensures consistent demand for skilled cement masons. Union journey status provides access to negotiated wage rates, benefits, and career advancement opportunities within the JAC network.