Mason at Minnella Masonry

Minnella Masonry in St. Charles, MO sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for those looking to enter the construction trades with a focus on masonry work. Apprentices are compensated while they train, making this a financially accessible route into a skilled trade career.

The program spans three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside journeyman masons, apprentices develop hands-on proficiency in laying brick, block, and stone; applying mortar; using masonry tools and equipment; and completing accurate layout work. Classroom instruction covers safety practices, trade calculations, reading construction drawings, and an understanding of masonry systems used in modern construction.

Once completed, graduates hold journey-level mason credentials and are well-positioned to take on independent work in residential and commercial construction. The St. Charles area, part of the greater St. Louis metro, is an active construction market, offering strong employment prospects for those who complete this program.