Cement Mason at Mn Cement Masons-Plasterers-Shophands Journeyman & Apprentice Training Trust Fund

The MN Cement Masons-Plasterers-Shophands Journeyman & Apprentice Training Trust Fund sponsors this cement mason apprenticeship in Saint Paul, MN. This employer-sponsored program is structured to train workers in the full range of cement mason craft skills through a combination of supervised field experience and classroom education, with apprentices earning wages from the start.

Over 3 years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Field work involves concrete placement, finishing, screeding, and surface restoration across commercial and residential construction sites throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Classroom instruction addresses concrete properties, tool proficiency, jobsite safety, and finishing techniques for a variety of applications.

Graduates of this program earn the qualifications needed to work as journeyman cement masons anywhere in Minnesota's active construction market. The trust fund structure supports apprentices through the training process, and the cement mason trade offers reliable employment with opportunities in both public infrastructure and private construction development.