Mason at Masonry, Inc Registered Apprenticeship
at Masonry, Inc Registered Apprenticeship in Tallahassee, FL
About This Program
Masonry, Inc Registered Apprenticeship in Tallahassee, Florida offers a structured pathway into the masonry trade for motivated individuals. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides paid training from the start, meaning apprentices earn a wage while they build their skills on actual job sites across the Tallahassee area.
The program is time-based and runs for three years, combining 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay and finish brick, concrete block, stone, and other masonry materials under the guidance of experienced journeymen. Classroom instruction covers essential topics such as construction safety, trade math, blueprint interpretation, and masonry material properties.
Graduates earn journey-level mason credentials upon completing the program, making them qualified to work independently on commercial and residential construction projects. A journeyman mason designation is a recognized and valued credential throughout Florida's active construction market, providing a stable and rewarding career path.
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.
How to Apply
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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