Apprenticeship Programs

MITA starts in high schools to introduce masonry skills training as a pathway to an in-demand occupation and career. After completing high school graduation or high school equivalency, then adult training classes are part of masonry apprentice training.

Why Choose a Masonry Career?

Great Benefits, Job Security, Advancement, Financial Success and More!!!  Watch the Video, or view our “Top 10 Reasons to be a Mason” flyer to see if it is fit for you!

What to Expect?

MITA is State Registered Apprentice program in an earn-while-you-learn structure.  You will learn on the job and in the classroom.  Completion of the 3 1/2 year program will provide you with certificates from the Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) as a journeyman mason.  The program is free, you can enroll with a subscribing employer, or through adult school masonry classes.  Apprenticeships consists of 7 periods and you will upgrade through each level as you earn the required number of job and class hours.  Each upgrade comes with a salary increase.  As an apprentice in training, you will learn the trade faster, safer and have a better chance to advance to a foreman or supervisor position based on your skill level.  With the skills you learn in the program you begin a career for life and can take your experience anywhere you go!  Classroom training will teach you about tools, materials, job safety, layout for block and brick, and blue print reading among other topics.

Interested?

Reach out to MITA to learn more about the program.  Click here to access an application.

Apprentice & Adult Masonry Classes

Chaffey Adult School Career Education

Masonry Lab at Ontario High School
901 W. Francis Street, Ontario, CA 91761
Tuesday & Wednesday 6pm – 8:30pm – Instructor Miguel Gonzalez

Escondido Adult School

Masonry Lab at Escondido Adult School/USD
302 N. Midway Drive, Escondido, CA  92027
Wednesday & Thursday 5 pm – 7:30pm – Instructor Patrick Justus

Val Verde Adult School

Masonry Lab at Escondido Adult School/USD
25100 Red Maple Lane, Moreno Valley, CA  92551
Monday & Tuesday 5 pm – 7:30pm – Instructor Patrick Justus

Click on the school to register in the Basic Masonry class at Escondido or Val Verde Adult Schools.  You may register in these classes before making an application to the Apprentice Program.

High School

Don Antonio Lugos High School, Chino, Instructor Steve Perez

Ontario High School, Instructor Miguel Gonzalez

Contact us today to add your high school, or learn more about this craft and training towards jobs and apprenticeship!

New Journeyman Masons…MITA Graduates 2025

David Orellano (3/25) – Escondido Training Site

Pablo Ruiz (4/25) – Escondido Training Site

Sergio De La Torre (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

Federico Garcia (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

Benjamin Jauregui (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

Alex Ohn (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

Ruben Ortiz III (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

Michael Ramirez (4/15) – Ontario Training Site

Christopher Rodriguez (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

Adair Sandoval (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

Marcus Taylor (4/25) – Ontario Training Site

New Journeyman Masons…MITA Graduates 2024

Andrew Vasquez (1/24) – Ontario Training Site

Adam Montano (2/24) – Escondido Training Site

Rafael Gonzalez (2/24) – Ontario Training Site

German Barron (2/24) – Ontario Training Site

Josue Hernandez (5/24) – Moreno Valley Training Site

New Journeyman Masons…MITA Graduates 2023

Francisco Chaidez – Ontario Training Site

Daniel Flores – Ontario Training Site

Matthew Faulkner – Escondido Training Site

Manuel Avila – Ontario Training Site

Christian Martinez – Escondido Training Site

Enrolled Apprentices by Period