BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTS LOCAL NO 3 APPRENTICE TRAINING TRUST

What BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTS LOCAL NO 3 APPRENTICE TRAINING TRUST does

The Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local No. 3 Apprentice Training Trust is a joint labor-management apprenticeship organization administered under BAC Local 3 in California. It runs seven registered apprenticeship programs — Bricklayer, Pre-Apprentice Bricklayer, PCC (Pointer, Cleaner, Caulker), Marble Finisher, Marble Mason, Terrazzo Finisher, and Terrazzo Mechanic — combining 2,500 to 5,400 paid on-the-job hours with classroom instruction. The Pre-Apprentice Bricklayer track is a shorter 8-to-12-week pathway; the standard apprenticeships run up to 3.5 years, with wages escalating from 45–70% of journeyman scale based on skill milestones. Pre-apprentices additionally receive a $60–$100 daily stipend, travel reimbursement beyond 40 miles, hotel accommodation beyond 90 miles, and a starter tool set.

Operational delivery is anchored at the Mason Development Center in Tracy, California, opened in November 2010 as a purpose-built facility with indoor workshops, outdoor training yards, swing-stage rigs, and aerial-lift equipment. Governance sits with a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATEC) composed of union and contractor representatives plus consultants from the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards and Hayward Unified School District, and programs are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC).

The trust is funded by employer contributions to the joint apprenticeship trust under collective bargaining agreements, the standard U.S. union apprenticeship model. Recruitment runs weekdays at the Tracy facility and through monthly chapter meetings in seven Northern California cities (Fresno, Manteca, Monterey, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose). A Friends of Apprenticeship supplier network — including Marshalltown, Kraft Tool, Spec Mix, Sika, Basalite, and Hubbard Jointers — supports training, and an Upgrade Training curriculum (CPR/First Aid, Foreman skills, Equipment operation, Blueprint reading, Welding) extends revenue and engagement into continuing education. The trust has 41 employees, hosts the 2026 Western States Apprentice Contest, and is run on a non-profit basis rather than as a venture-backed commercial enterprise.

Name

BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTS LOCAL NO 3 APPRENTICE TRAINING TRUST

Legal name

Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local No. 3 Apprentice Training Trust

Website

https://bac3train.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local No. 3 Apprentice Training Trust operates the Mason Development Center in Tracy, California, delivering seven registered union apprenticeship programs in bricklaying, masonry, marble, terrazzo, and PCC trades for aspiring tradespeople and BAC Local 3 contractors across Northern California.

Ownership category

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Product category

Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry (Brick, Block & Stone) (EDAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Masonry apprenticeship training
• Skilled trades apprenticeship
• Bricklayer training programs
• Construction craft workforce
• Union apprenticeship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tracy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Union-Administered Apprenticeship Trust: The apprenticeship program is operated as a joint labor-management trust under the direction of a committee comprising union representatives, contractor representatives, and consultants from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and Hayward Unified School District. Funded through employer contributions to the union trust.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local No. 3 Apprentice Training Trust operates the Mason Development Center of California in Tracy, CA, delivering seven registered apprenticeship programs across masonry and finishing trades (Bricklayer, Pre-Apprentice Bricklayer, PCC/Pointer-Cleaner-Caulker, Marble Finisher, Marble Mason, Terrazzo Finisher, Terrazzo Mechanic) that combine classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training. The trust also offers continuing-education Upgrade Training courses in CPR/First Aid/AED, Foreman skills, equipment operation, blueprint reading, terra cotta patching/installation, and welding certification. The program is administered as a joint labor-management trust under direction of a committee comprising union representatives, contractor representatives, and consultants from the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards and Hayward Unified School District, and is funded through employer contributions to the union trust.

Product overview

BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTS LOCAL NO 3 APPRENTICE TRAINING TRUST operates the Mason Development Center of California, offering a portfolio of seven distinct trade apprenticeship programs for the masonry and allied crafts industry. The core offerings include Bricklayer, Pre-Apprentice Bricklayer, PCC (Pointer, Cleaner, Caulker), Marble Finisher, Marble Mason, Terrazzo Finisher, and Terrazzo Mechanic apprenticeship programs. These programs combine classroom instruction with on-the-job training at the Tracy, CA training facility. Additionally, Upgrade Training courses provide continuing education in CPR/First Aid, Foreman skills, Equipment operation, Blueprint reading, Terrazzo Patching, and Welding. All programs are administered through the joint BAC Local 3 JATEC committee in partnership with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and Hayward Unified School District.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive U.S. Department of Labor certificate, California Division of Apprenticeship Standards certificate, and International Union certification

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hubbard JointersminorOthersFriends of Apprenticeship industry partner providing support for masonry training programs. Located at hubbardjointers.com
• Marshalltown ToolsminorOthersFriends of Apprenticeship industry partner - masonry tools manufacturer supporting training programs.
• Kraft ToolminorOthersFriends of Apprenticeship industry partner - masonry tools manufacturer.
• Spec MixminorOthersFriends of Apprenticeship industry partner - masonry mortar manufacturer.
• SikaminorOthersFriends of Apprenticeship industry partner - construction adhesives and sealants supplier.
• BasaliteminorOthersFriends of Apprenticeship industry partner - concrete masonry unit manufacturer.
• TradeswomenminorOthersNon-profit organization supporting women in the skilled trades. Friends of Apprenticeship partner.
• BAC Local No. 3, CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent union local representing bricklayers and allied crafts workers. Co-manages the apprenticeship program through joint union-contractor committee.
• International Union of Bricklayers and Allied CraftworkerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational union body that provides curriculum standards and certification for apprenticeship programs. Graduates receive certification from this organization.
• International Masonry InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMI provides training support and hosts the annual International Apprentice Contest. BAC Local 3 apprentices participate in IMI-organized competitions.
• Hayward Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing consultants to the joint apprenticeship committee.
• Operating Engineers Credit UnionminorOthersCredit union providing financial services to apprentices and union members.
• BeneSysminorOthersBenefits administrator for Brick, PCC, Marble and Terrazzo Mechanics - provides employee benefits management.
• Allied AdministratorsminorOthersBenefits administrator for Terrazzo Finishers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• International Masonry Institute (IMI): IMI is the international training and competitive arm for the masonry industry, hosting the International Apprentice Contest in which BAC Local 3 apprentices compete. It is a strategic co-development partner of the trust and provides training support across the broader masonry craft.
• International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (ITI): National training arm for sheet metal workers providing curriculum standards and apprenticeship support similar to how IMI and the IU BAC support BAC Local 3. Comparable as a craft-specific national training body with regional affiliates.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): NCCER is the leading national standards-setting and credentialing body for craft training across construction trades. It overlaps with BAC Local 3's apprenticeship model as an alternative accredited pathway for the same skilled-trades workforce development market.

Regional players

• Western States Council of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers: The Western States regional body of the International Union of Bricklayers that co-organizes the Western States Apprentice Contest hosted annually at the Mason Development Center. Operates as the regional umbrella over BAC Local 3's apprenticeship activities.

Direct peers

• Operating Engineers Local 3 Apprenticeship: Another joint labor-management apprenticeship trust operating in the same Northern California construction-trades ecosystem with parallel union apprenticeship structure, government-recognized credentials, and employer-contribution funding model.
• Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship (California): Another California-based joint apprenticeship committee delivering multi-year craft training with state-approved standards and DOL certification. Competes with BAC Local 3 for apprenticeship applicants interested in skilled-trades careers.
• Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Programs (Northern California): Other Northern California union apprenticeship trusts delivering multi-year construction-craft training under joint labor-management committees with comparable state and federal credentialing. They compete for the same pool of prospective apprentices and the same contractor demand.
• Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 (California): Another BAC apprenticeship training program operating under the same International Union with comparable bricklayer, PCC, and finishing-trade programs in a different California territory. Directly comparable as a sibling apprenticeship trust with similar curriculum, governance, and funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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