Apply to Tradecraft Schools
Admissions here are built on guidance, not pressure. We believe choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Our job isn't to convince you to enroll, it's to answer your questions, show you the campus, and help you decide whether Tradecraft is the right fit for your goals.
The requirements to enroll
Tradecraft requires absolute commitment. Treat the application process, and the training that follows, like your first day on the job.
Not sure if you qualify? Call admissions at (210) 998-2000. No pressure, no commitment, and we will help you figure it out.
Simple, flexible, and built around your schedule
Applying to Tradecraft is meant to be easy. The application itself takes less than two minutes, and you can complete it however works best for you, whether that's on the website, over text, or with a quick phone call to our admissions team.
Prior experience isn't required and isn't expected. About 95% of our students start with no experience. We're looking for commitment, not experience.
Three steps: Built around culture and connection
Tradecraft's admissions process isn't a funnel. It's the start of a relationship between you and the school, built on three simple steps.
Tour
Visit the San Antonio campus. See the lab, meet an instructor, and get a feel for what training here is actually like before you decide on anything.
Apply
Fill out a short application online, by text, or by phone. It takes less than 2 minutes, and our team works around your schedule, not the other way around.
Commit
Choose your program, review financing options, submit your enrollment deposit, reserve your seat, and get ready for your first day.
Inside our San Antonio campus
See the hands-on labs, modern equipment, and real classroom environment before you step foot on campus.
Admissions at Tradecraft, answered
Everything you need to know before you apply or schedule a tour.
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Applying is the start of a relationship
Once you submit your application, it doesn't disappear into a queue. Here's exactly what happens, step by step, from the moment you apply through your first day of orientation.
Apply nowApplication submitted
You'll get a confirmation right away, along with next steps and a target submission date if one applies.
Admissions reviews your application
Within two business days, an admissions advisor will review your application, answer your questions, and schedule your campus tour.
Intro call and campus tour
This is where we'll answer your questions, explore your career goals, tour the campus, and review financing options together.
Deposit and portal access
Once your seat is secured, your student portal goes live with your enrollment checklist and start-date documents.
Orientation and day one
Orientation runs 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the San Antonio campus on your confirmed start date.
Ready to start a career in the skilled trades?
Your application takes less than two minutes, and there's no commitment until you're ready. Schedule a tour, meet the team, and see if Tradecraft is the right fit for you.
