Mason at Masonry Industry Training Assoc. (Mita)
at Masonry Industry Training Assoc. (Mita) in Riverside, CA
About This Program
The Masonry Industry Training Association (MITA) in Riverside, California sponsors this registered Mason Apprenticeship, a non-union, employer-supported program designed to train the next generation of skilled masonry workers in the Inland Empire region. Apprentices are paid throughout training, making it a practical option for those ready to start a career without taking on student debt.
This time-based program runs for three years, covering 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeymen learning brick, block, and stone installation; mortar mixing and application; form work; blueprint interpretation; and construction safety practices. Technical instruction reinforces masonry theory, material science, building codes, and mathematical skills applied on the job.
Graduates complete the program with journey-level mason credentials and a solid foundation for careers in Riverside's active residential and commercial construction markets. MITA's industry backing ensures training reflects current trade standards and employer expectations.
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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