Mason at N Il Cement Masons & Plasterers 11 Jatp
at N Il Cement Masons & Plasterers 11 Jatp in Woodstock, IL
About This Program
N IL Cement Masons & Plasterers 11 JATP sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in Woodstock, Illinois. The employer-sponsored program trains aspiring masons through a combination of paid field work and structured classroom learning in northern Illinois.
The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in cement finishing, masonry construction, plastering, and surface preparation through daily work on job sites. Technical instruction covers safety standards, blueprint reading, trade mathematics, and materials used in modern masonry construction.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level masons prepared for employment across a range of construction sectors. Northern Illinois supports an active construction market, and apprentices who complete a registered program gain a recognized credential that opens doors to steady, well-compensated work in the 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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