About This Program
Masonite in Tampa, Florida sponsors this registered Mason apprenticeship program for individuals entering the masonry trade. This non-union program provides paid training throughout, allowing apprentices to earn while they build practical, job-ready skills under the guidance of experienced professionals in the Tampa area.
The program is time-based and runs for three years, incorporating 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on competency in masonry work including the laying of brick, block, and stone, as well as working with mortar and related construction materials on live job sites. Classroom instruction covers construction safety, trade math, blueprint interpretation, and the technical aspects of masonry materials and methods.
Graduates of this program achieve journey-level mason status, a credential that is recognized throughout the construction industry. Tampa's dynamic construction market offers journeyman masons steady demand and the opportunity to grow into senior craft, supervisory, or specialty roles over the course of a career.
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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