Mason at Northeast WI Area Masonry JAC
at Northeast WI Area Masonry JAC in Green Bay, WI
About This Program
The Northeast WI Area Masonry JAC in Green Bay, WI offers a registered union Mason apprenticeship for individuals entering the masonry trades in northeastern Wisconsin. As a Joint Apprenticeship Committee program, it provides structured, industry-standardized training supported by union labor standards and participating signatory contractors in the Green Bay region. Apprentices are paid throughout their three-year training.
The program consists of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in brick, block, and stone masonry; mortar preparation and placement; tuckpointing; and safe worksite practices, all under the supervision of experienced journeymen. Technical coursework covers trade mathematics, masonry materials, construction codes, blueprint reading, and OSHA safety requirements.
Graduates earn journey-level mason credentials recognized by union contractors statewide and nationally. Green Bay's construction sector, including commercial development and institutional projects, supports ongoing demand for qualified masons. Union journey worker status provides access to competitive wages, benefits, and a professional network that supports long-term career advancement in the masonry trade.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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