Mason at Mn Cement Masons-Plasterers-Shophands Journeyman & Apprentice Training Trust Fund
at Mn Cement Masons-Plasterers-Shophands Journeyman & Apprentice Training Trust Fund in Saint Paul, MN
About This Program
The MN Cement Masons-Plasterers-Shophands Journeyman & Apprentice Training Trust Fund sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship program based in Saint Paul, MN. Administered through a dedicated training trust fund, the program provides structured, paid apprenticeship training for individuals entering the cement masonry and plastering trades in Minnesota.
This time-based program spans 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn cement finishing, flatwork, and plastering techniques; develop skills in layout, screeding, and surface texturing; and work with a range of masonry materials and tools. Classroom instruction covers trade mathematics, materials science, construction safety, and professional standards specific to the cement mason trade.
Graduating apprentices earn journey-level mason status, equipping them for work on commercial, industrial, and public construction projects throughout the Saint Paul and broader Minnesota market. The trust fund structure supports consistent training quality, and journey-level credentials open the door to competitive wages and long-term career growth in the skilled trades.
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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