Construction

Advanced Cement Masonry, Pre-Apprentice

Potential Earnings Range:

$37,336-$76,585*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

Job Corps Centers

On the job, you will:

Place concrete by pouring, leveling and finishing concrete
Color concrete surfaces, expose stones in walls and sidewalks, or make beams, columns or panels
Understand how conditions affect concrete and adjust your work to prevent defects

The credentials you'll earn:

Students training in union-affiliated and national-contracted programs, such as the National Plastering Industry Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund (NPIJATF), can earn a pre-apprentice certificate of completion that offers registered apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience. You will also complete and earn certificates for the following:

30-hour OSHA training course in Construction Safety and Health
Hexavalent chromium health and safety regulations

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

Upon graduation with your Advanced Cement Masonry credentials, students often go to work for construction firms or contractors.

Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete a Job Corps basic training program
Passing scores on all written and performance tests
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
At least 17 years old

Positive attendance and progress record
Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Health clearance at current center
Strong work ethic and determination to succeed

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Program Details

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Gary Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://gary.jobcorps.gov/

Location:

San Marcos, TX

Availability:

Availability

Application Information

Contact:

John Zapata

Email: zapata.john@jobcorps.org

Phone number: 512-396-6784

Meet the Staff

Jose Sosa

Jose Sosa graduated from Gary Job Corps Center in 2003 and now serves as a Construction Foundation instructor. After graduating from Job Corps, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at Texas State University. Jose is also an entrepreneur and owns three businesses. He values his students’ success in finding a career in the construction industry.

Real Stories

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