Start Dates
Learn, Earn, and Launch Your Trades Career
Select your start date below. Then create your full program plan, including in-class training, paid internship timing, and funding options. Get a clear path before you commit.
Choose the start date that works for you
Your program length stays the same. What changes is when your in‑class phase runs and when you’ll be stepping into your paid technical internship.
Internship timing is tied to real employer demand, we’ll confirm the most realistic timeline with you in your meeting.
Our internships are real-world working experiences for students, and as such they are subject to the real-world fluctuations of companies and markets. At times, start and end dates will be adjusted to accommodate these demands.
2026 Start Dates
- January 19
- March 20 - Intake in Progress
- May 22
- July 20
- September 18
- November 16
What happens after you choose a start date?
- Book a meeting: in-person / call / text chat, to confirm fit and timing
- Apply for a spot: Complete documents and post fully refundable deposit.
- Build your funding plan: RESP/family support/line of credit options + timeline
- Prepare for day one: boots, workwear, devices, transportation (tools supplied)
- Start training: full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
Funding your education
Take Control of Your Funding Options
Questions about money are normal. Can I afford it? What are my loan options? Can I make money before I graduate?
But don’t let money questions slow you down. Trade Smart College helps you create a clear, actionable funding plan based on your timeline and goals. Learn how to combine RESPs, family support, and student lines of credit to make your education affordable.
With funding secured, you can concentrate on mastering the skills to step confidently into a paid internship that sets you up for a career in the trades.
One visit
makes it real
See what this training looks like
If you want a clear picture of the skills you’ll build and what day-to-day training looks like, come in and talk with us. We’ll walk you through the program, show you how Master Your Backpack works in practice, and help you understand the path from training to paid jobsite experience.
- Tour the space and see the training environment
- Ask questions about skills, internships, and expectations
- Understand the full 8-month path clearly
- Leave with a concrete next step
Campus Hours
- Mon- Fri: 7am- 5pm
- Open House - See Schedule