Mason at Michigan Works! West Central Mason County Workforce Service Center
at Michigan Works! West Central Mason County Workforce Service Center in Ludington, MI
About This Program
Michigan Works! West Central Mason County Workforce Service Center sponsors this registered, non-union Mason Apprenticeship program in Ludington, MI. As a workforce development organization, Michigan Works! connects apprentices with employer partners and supports structured training pathways into the skilled trades.
This time-based program runs for 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with brick, block, and stone; learn mortar mixing and application; develop skills in blueprint reading and job site layout; and practice safe use of masonry tools and equipment. Classroom coursework covers construction math, masonry materials, trade drawings, and safety regulations.
Graduates earn journey-level mason credentials, which are recognized across the construction industry. The apprenticeship model allows individuals to earn wages throughout their training while building the skills needed for a lasting career in masonry construction across Michigan's residential and commercial sectors.
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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