You don’t need to have it all figured out - you need a process that makes the decision clearer
At Trade Smart College, exploration is built in. Trades Match + real exposure + mentorship helps you find where you fit, understand what’s actually out there, and start with confidence.
Try the trades without a 4-year commitment
Jas started down a traditional university path and realized it wasn’t for him. He didn’t want to lock into another four-year program he wasn’t sure about. Trade Smart’s 8-month model (in-class + paid work experience) gave him a real way to try the trades, build skills, and get paid while doing it.
- 8-month program instead of a 4-year lock-in
- Paid technical internship built into the diploma
- Safe way to test the trades if you’re not fully sure yet
- 100% recommended by grads like Jas
“If you’re unsure what you wanna do… this is a great opportunity to try something, and you get paid while doing it.”
We Help You Discover Where You Should Be
Assessment / Discovery / Mentorship
Most schools ask students to commit to a trade before they even understand what the work looks like, or whether there’s even a strong path to employment where you live. That’s backwards.
At Trade Smart College, we use Trades Match, mentorship, and real-world exposure to help you:
- expand beyond the “big five” trades you’ve heard of
- identify the environments you’ll thrive in
- understand which sectors have real entry points and opportunity
- build a direction you can explain clearly, without guessing
The Trades Match Methodology
Choosing a trade can feel like a high-stakes decision:
What if I pick wrong? What if I commit and hate it? What if there aren’t jobs where I live?
Trades Match exists so you can get real clarity before you commit.
It’s not a single quiz – it’s a structured methodology that helps map fit + opportunity + next steps.
Broaden Your Perspective
The skilled trades are bigger than most people realize.
Trades Match introduces students to a wider world of roles across major sectors – so you’re not locked into a narrow list of “default” options before you even start.
Because a smarter decision starts with knowing what’s actually out there.
Assess and Analyse
We look at more than interest.
Trades Match combines assessments, mentorship, and purpose mapping to identify where you’re most likely to succeed – and pairs that with real-world context (local labour needs, seasonality, and employer demand).
You’ll also start building the foundational technical + professional skills that transfer across many trades—so your progress isn’t wasted if your direction evolves.
Connect
Once we understand your strengths, goals, and the real-world market, we get to work securing your paid technical internship.
A key thing to understand:
Internships aren’t chosen like picking from a menu.
Placements depend on real employer demand and availability, and we match students based on readiness, fit, and opportunity – so you land somewhere you can succeed and grow.
You’re not just being trained – you’re being represented.
Start Smarter with
Trades Match
Not sure which trade is right for you? You’re not alone and that’s exactly why we built Trades Match.
Choosing a trade shouldn’t feel like a shot in the dark.
Trades Match helps you identify the trade pathways that align with your mindset, strengths, and goals – so you can stop guessing and start moving with confidence.
- Discover which trades fit you best
- Get a personalized skillset profile
- Use your results to guide your next step
Trades Match Assessment
Why we chose Trade Smart over a traditional 2-year college
Sasha and her son Adam looked at the standard 2-year programs: lots of classroom time, some lab work, and then maybe finding an apprenticeship. Trade Smart felt different. It offered a shorter, more practical path that connects students directly to real employers instead of just hoping it works out.
- Less sitting, more doing – built around real work, not just theory
- Clear path into jobsite experience instead of “wait and see”
- Designed for students who don’t want a big, traditional campus
- Gives parents a clearer picture of what happens after graduation
“He didn’t want to sit in a classroom for two years and then maybe find a job. Trade Smart really offered a much more practical approach.”
Learning Doesn’t Just Happen in the Classroom.
It Happens on the Jobsite.
From Week One, Trade Smart students are exposed to real worksite environments including programs like Habitat for Humanity build days and company speaker visits. These experiences let you observe trades in action; electrical, HVAC, plumbing, general construction and start making informed decisions about your future.
We also guide students in understanding trades beyond the “big five,” expanding your options and your confidence.
You Don’t Need to Know Everything. You Just Need to Start Exploring.
Exploration isn’t a detour it’s the foundation. You’re not just choosing a trade. You’re finding your future, and it starts at Trade Smart College.
Got Questions? Let’s Talk
Whether you’re a student, parent, or company we’d love to hear from you.
We’ll guide you through next steps, walk you through start dates, costs, and internship details. This form connects you with a team member who can give you answers, options, and everything you need to move forward.
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