
Apprenticeship
About Local 18 Apprenticeships >
The Cement Mason and Plasterer trades provide many opportunities for advancement and with the proper effort on the part of the Apprentice, they can be the most rewarding careers. These are both time-honored professions and on top of that ESSENTIAL! Many challenges lie ahead of you both on the jobsite and in your related instruction classes. The pride and excitement you will experience, and the tangible rewards you will reap will greatly outweigh the difficulties inherent in meeting those challenges.
What does a Cement Mason do?
Cement masons pour concrete for a wide variety of construction projects including buildings, bridges, roads, pools and residential. You will have the opportunity to provide artistic finishes such as colors, stains, texture stamping and polishing to projects while using a wide variety of tools and machinery.
What does a Plasterer do?
A Plasterer Hand applies plaster with a trowel to interior and exterior ceiling and wall surfaces. Using their own hands, Plasterers can create anything they can visualize!
About the Cement Mason Apprenticeship
It is a three year program
You EARN AS YOU LEARN with on the job training
You attend 144 hours of classroom training annually
You start earning over $17.00 an hour
About the Plasterer Apprenticeship
It is a four year program
You EARN AS YOU LEARN with on the job training
You attend 144 hours of classroom training annually
APPRENTICESHIP CLASS SCHEDULE >
Below you can find the most up to date information on our apprenticeship classes as well as the schedule. Click the box to expand for more details.
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If you live 90 miles or more away from the training center you will be provided with hotel room if you choose to stay.
If you owe a fine bring the payment with you or you will not be allowed in class.