Mason at Sprinkle Masonry Inc.
at Sprinkle Masonry Inc. in Chesapeake, VA
About This Program
Sprinkle Masonry Inc. in Chesapeake, VA offers a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals ready to learn the masonry trade with an active construction employer. This employer-sponsored program provides paid, hands-on training in the Hampton Roads region, where residential and commercial construction activity creates a strong foundation for masonry careers.
Over three years, apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working directly with Sprinkle Masonry's experienced crew, apprentices develop skills in brick and block laying, stone installation, mortar mixing, tuckpointing, and safe job site practices. Classroom instruction covers masonry materials, trade mathematics, blueprint reading, and OSHA safety requirements.
Graduates of this apprenticeship earn journey-level mason status, a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates skill and professional readiness. Chesapeake and the broader Hampton Roads area support ongoing construction growth, giving journey masons trained through this program excellent long-term employment prospects with local and regional contractors.
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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