We are currently getting ready to start interviews for new apprentices (no experience) and direct hires (Journeyman or some experience) in various trowel trades and are specifically looking for people who might be interested in concrete finishing. This trade is highly paid and in highly demand in Michigan.

This 8 week training will be conducted at our Warren training center and is schedule to begin 24 February, 2025. Upon completion of the training you will be placed with a union contractor in the area of the state where you live.

The training is free if accepted into the program but you are not paid hourly while in school. You do receive a $100 per week stipend for gas/food while attending. This program is for people who can see the long term potential in learning a trade as opposed to finding another job.

Upon completion of training you will be placed with a union contractor in your area and go to work.

Masonry is a unique craft with rare apprenticeship opportunities and provides a solid foundation that can take you down many different paths in a multi trillion dollar a year industry. This is very rewarding, hands on, and highly paid work.

You MUST have a high school diploma/GED and valid drivers license to apply to the apprenticeship, and must be willing to take the ACT Workeys test at your local MiWorks or community college before the interview.

Test site locations can be found here: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-job-seekers/shared/test-site-locator-form.html

• Average Starting pay is $22-24 per hour for new apprentices.  Journeyman scale is $38+ Benefits.

• Apprentices get regular 6 month pay increases throughout the program.

• Veterans: Also able to use your GI Bill to receive $1800-$2000 per month on top of your hourly wages

• Full Health/Dental/Optical insurance

• Free job training and tools (upon completion of school)

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

To submit an application please fill go to our website at and check "referred by Jesse Stevens" in the message box. You will be contacted within 24 hours with the formal application and a requests for documents (drivers license, High school diploma/GED, and ACT Workeys results).

If this is something that you are interested in please call me at 248-763-2662 or reply to this email at Jesse.Stevens@MichiganBricklayers.org{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.