Michael Underwood
Michael Underwood

is a Bricklaying instructor at Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center. Michael joined the team in 2018, bringing years of experience in roofing, bricklaying and more. He has contributed to several high-profile projects, including Ford Field, MGM Casino and Little Ceasar’s Arena. He enjoys helping students learn valuable skills to enter the Bricklayers Union.

Trade

Bricklayer

On the job, you will ... 

  • Build and repair walls, fireplaces and other structures with brick or stone 

  • Use blueprints or drawings and basic math to calculate materials needed for a project 

  • Mix and clean excess mortar, grout and/or cement 

  • Use power tools to clean and polish surfaces 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Most Bricklayer Job Corps graduates find careers as brick masons, cement masons, terrazzo workers, plasterers and stucco masons.      

Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Cement Masonry and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as part of their career pathway. 

The credentials you will earn ...   

In the Bricklayer training program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from the International Masonry Institute (IMI) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ...  

  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses  

  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests  

  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 

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National Rate Max Value
90,355
Industry

Construction

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Bricklaying professionals build and repair walls, fireplaces and other structures with brick or stone.

National Rate Avg Value
58,745
National Rate Min Value
40,019