CTS instructors stress
experience and "hands on" learning. Each apprentice progresses according to
their skill level & competency in particular tasks.
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An apprentice is
scheduled for a minimum of 288 hours of
in-school training
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As well as complete 3,200
hours of on-the-job training
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Steps to Apprenticeship
Apply for apprentice program Monday - Friday,
7:30am - 3:00pm
excluding holidays at CTS main office. To contact the Cement
Masons' Joint Apprenticeship Program please call 314-644-1550. (click here for
directions.)
or email us at: tostermey@stl-cts.org
Requirements to apply:
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Must be 18 years old
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Must have good work
ethics
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Must find a job with a
contractor
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Bring a letter of intent
to hire to CTS & a statement from a doctor of physical ability to perform
work
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Must be able to pass
substance abuse test
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Sign an apprenticeship
agreement & union membership
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Must report to job
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Must report to school for
training 2 days a month
(you will be notified by mail when to come)
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An apprentice is paid while learning on the job, then
reports to school two days a month. If employed, apprentices are paid by their
contractor during the training day.
Status |
Pay level |
Skills |
School
Hours |
Job
Hours |
| 1st term |
50% of journeyman rate |
8 |
72 |
500 |
| 2nd term |
55% of journeyman rate |
8 |
72 |
500 |
| 3rd term |
60% of journeyman rate |
15 |
144 |
1000 |
| 4th term |
80% of journeyman rate |
0 |
0 |
1200 |
An apprentice pay ranges from $12.17 per hour to more
than $20.38 per hour plus benefits.
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