Cement Mason at Milwaukee Area Cement Masonry JAC
at Milwaukee Area Cement Masonry JAC in Milwaukee, WI
About This Program
The Milwaukee Area Cement Masonry JAC sponsors this union cement mason apprenticeship program in Milwaukee, WI. Operating as a Joint Apprenticeship Committee program, it offers apprentices in the Milwaukee region access to structured, union-supported training in one of Wisconsin's most established construction trades.
The three-year program requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen on commercial and infrastructure projects, developing skills in concrete placement, leveling, finishing, and surface repair. Technical instruction includes workplace safety, concrete materials science, form work, and blueprint interpretation. Apprentices earn wages from the first day of training and see regular pay increases as they progress.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman cement masons with union credentials recognized across Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin. The JAC structure ensures the quality and consistency of training that both employers and apprentices depend on for successful careers in the trades.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Cement 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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