Cement Mason at New Orleans Cement Masons
at New Orleans Cement Masons in New Orleans, LA
About This Program
New Orleans Cement Masons sponsors this cement mason apprenticeship in New Orleans, LA. This employer-sponsored program offers a paid, structured training pathway into the concrete finishing trade, preparing apprentices for work across the unique mix of residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction projects found throughout the greater New Orleans area. Apprentices begin earning wages from day one of the program.
The apprenticeship spans 3 years, combining 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced masons learning concrete placement, trowel finishing, surface preparation, and patch repair techniques suited to a variety of construction environments. Classroom hours cover construction safety, concrete properties, equipment operation, and finishing standards.
Graduates complete the program as qualified cement masons ready to work independently in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. The region's ongoing investment in infrastructure and building construction ensures continued demand for skilled concrete finishers, making this apprenticeship a practical route to a durable trade career.
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.
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