Mason at New Orleans Cement Masons
at New Orleans Cement Masons in New Orleans, LA
About This Program
New Orleans Cement Masons sponsors this Mason Apprenticeship in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering a paid training pathway into the cement masonry and finishing trades. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is designed to develop skilled tradespeople ready to work across the region's active construction sector.
The apprenticeship runs for 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn cement finishing, flatwork, decorative concrete, and masonry installation alongside experienced journeymen. Classroom instruction covers trade mathematics, OSHA safety, construction materials, and building codes applicable to the work.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level cement masons with practical skills and a registered apprenticeship credential. New Orleans supports strong ongoing demand for construction trades, particularly in restoration, commercial development, and infrastructure projects throughout the region.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Louisiana
Masons in Louisiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
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