Mason at WorkSource Mason County

WorkSource Mason County in Shelton, WA sponsors this registered non-union Mason apprenticeship, offering a workforce development pathway into the masonry trade for residents of Mason County and the surrounding area. As a workforce-focused sponsor, WorkSource supports apprentices in connecting with local employers and building skills that lead to stable, well-paying construction careers. Apprentices are paid throughout training.

The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical skills in brick, block, and stone masonry; concrete work; mortar mixing and application; blueprint reading; and job site safety. Classroom instruction covers construction mathematics, masonry materials, safety standards, and industry codes essential to professional mason work.

Graduates earn journey-level mason credentials, positioning them for expanded job opportunities and increased wages in Washington's construction industry. WorkSource's community-based approach helps connect graduates with local employers, supporting both individual career advancement and the broader economic needs of Mason County and the Olympic Peninsula region.