JATC Apprentice Program

Turning Apprentices into Rock-Solid Pros

Union masons are trained and certified through the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees (JATC). The JATC was established to provide a structured curriculum including both classroom and on-the-job training, in order to ensure that union masons become the very best in their craft. This training also assures construction clients of safe, reliable and efficient work on all phases of project execution.

Career Opportunities

Training and Education

  • 8-week hands-on pre-apprenticeship
  • On-the-job training with experienced journeymen
  • Apprenticeship training at five sites throughout Indiana
  • One or two days of related classroom instruction each month
  • Safety instruction
  • Opportunity to earn an associate degree

Requirements

  • Six-month probationary period
  • Four-year indentureship
  • Membership in the Bricklayers Local 4 Union

Job Benefits

  • Earn while you learn
  • Good starting wage
  • Annual salary increases each year of apprenticeship
  • Opportunities for healthcare and retirementfund accumulation

 

General Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age
  • American citizen (or declaration of intent)
  • Good physical condition
  • High school diploma (or GED)

Applications for JATC Apprenticeship are taken year-round at several locations around the state. To learn more about how you can get started in the union masonry trade, contact: Paul Nysewander, Executive Director, Indiana Mason Contractors Association. Phone: (317) 504-4409. Or contact us by email here.