Mason at SUMMIT CONCRETE and MASONRY CONSTRUCTION INC
at SUMMIT CONCRETE and MASONRY CONSTRUCTION INC in N Branch, MN
About This Program
Summit Concrete and Masonry Construction Inc sponsors this non-union Mason Apprenticeship program located in North Branch, MN. The employer-sponsored, time-based program provides paid on-the-job training for individuals looking to build a career in the masonry and concrete construction trades.
The apprenticeship runs for 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of hands-on field training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay brick, block, and stone; work with concrete forms and finishing techniques; mix and apply mortar; read blueprints and set layout lines; and use masonry tools and equipment safely. Classroom coursework covers trade math, construction drawings, materials, and safety practices.
Upon completing the program, apprentices are recognized as journey-level masons and qualified to work independently across a variety of construction project types. This credential supports long-term career advancement in the trades, with opportunities to take on more complex work, mentorship roles, or supervisory responsibilities over time.
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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