Western WA Masonry Trades Apprenticeship and Training - BAC Local 1

Big thank you to Mutual Materials for all of their continued support for our industry, apprentices, and the future of masonry craftsmanship.

Events like the Mutual Materials competition help showcase the skill, pride, and hard work that goes into our trade, and we’re grateful to be part of it each year.

We appreciate everyone who helped make this year’s event a success and we’re already looking forward to next year’s competition! 🧱🔥

What a day at the Western Washington Masonry Trades Apprenticeship Contest last Saturday.

The skill, focus, and pride on display say everything about where our BAC trades are at right now.

Huge thank you to our signatory contractors for training and mentoring the next generation, our vendors and suppliers for their continued support, and to Ernie Goodhue for donating levels for investing in the future of this trade.

Appreciation to our training center staff, Northwest Masonry Institute, WWMT, and BAC staff, and all of our judges and volunteers who made this event happen.

Special thanks to Keystone Masonry Inc. for cooking an incredible meal and for keeping everything running smoothly.

To the families and friends, thank you for standing behind these apprentices every step of the way.

And to all of our apprentices… You showed up and represented this trade the right way. That’s what it’s all about.

PCC Division
1st Place — Colby Baxter
2nd Place — Anthony Hernandez Govea
3rd Place — Kevin Matamoros

Brick Division
1st Place — Ashley Harris, two-time local champion and 2025 Western States Apprenticeship Champion
2nd Place — Peyton Havard
3rd Place — Casey Jones

Tile Division
1st Place — Jose Castillo
2nd Place — Aaron Arce Zepeda
3rd Place — Flo Lugo

Marble Divison
1st Place — Keylan Farnam

Thank you to PhotographybyJamelyn for capturing these moments and helping tell our story.

Next stop: Missoula, Montana, for the Western States Apprenticeship Contest on June 6th.

The future is strong.
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Washington and Alaska LEVEL UP NW International Masonry Institute International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors NWMasonry Institute of Washington

🔥 Tomorrow’s the Day — WWMT Apprenticeship Contest! 🔥

The calm before the storm…

Tomorrow we showcase the future of our trade at the Western Washington Masonry Trades Apprenticeship Contest.

Come out and see the top apprentice talent put their skills to the test precision, speed, and craftsmanship all on display. This is what looks like. 🧱💪

Whether you’re thinking about a career in the trades, supporting the industry, or just want to see some high-level work this is worth checking out.

📍 Open to the public
👷‍♂️ Meet apprentices & instructors
🔥 See real skill in action

Stop by, support the next generation, and be part of something strong.
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Washington and Alaska LEVEL UP NW Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors

🚨 Attention WWMT Apprentices 🚨

A great new resource is now available to help support your success both on the job and at home.

The Construct a Career Wrap-Around Funding Program has now expanded eligibility to apprentices with up to 3 years of on-the-job training (OJT)! 👏🏽

This FREE grant-funded program through the Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council helps apprentices remove barriers so they can stay focused on building a strong union career.

Support may include:
🦺 Tools, work clothing & boots
🏠 Housing & utility assistance
🚗 Transportation & lodging for work or classroom training
🧒 Child care expenses
⚡ Emergency needs

If you have less than 36 months in your apprenticeship or fewer than 6,000 OJT hours, you may qualify.

This is about ensuring our apprentices have what they need to succeed, because strong support systems build strong careers.

📲 Learn more and complete the interest form today:
www.constructacareer.org

Let’s continue investing in the next generation of skilled union craftworkers.
No one should have to choose between life’s necessities and their apprenticeship journey. 💙🧱
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Washington and Alaska
LEVEL UP NW

We had a wonderful time celebrating at our Annual Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Washington and Alaska Holiday Pin Ceremony.