The preparation: Although most masons learn through an apprenticeship, some learn on the job. Others learn through 1- or 2-year mason programs at technical schools.

When you grow up in the business, you learn to understand the ups and downs of it,” said Buck, apprenticeship ... and restore masonry structures. During each stage of the program, students ...

"We have different apprenticeship programs established throughout the country," says Nick Demonte, OPCMIA-ITF Cement Mason Coordinator, and master trainer through CPWR. "It's a great opportunity ...

Gary Wilson is having a summer like no other — awake before 5 a.m., on the job before dawn. One day, he is ankle-deep in muddy water, helping to replace a broken concrete storm pipe. Another, he ...

St. Clair College will seek a share of recently announced government funding for pre-apprenticeship training as a general machinist, diesel mechanic and brick and stone mason. The Ministry of ...

St. Lawrence College (SLC) has announced 55 programs, or roughly 40 per cent of its offerings, will halt admissions. Among those being cut back is the brick and stone masonry apprenticeship.