Youth Guarantee Fee-Free Pathway
The Youth Guarantee Scheme provides eligible 16-24 year olds with a fee-free pathway into tertiary education. Through selected SIT programmes, students can gain hands-on training, build confidence, and work towards qualifications that prepare them for employment, apprenticeships, or further study.
The Youth Guarantee Scheme will cover all tuition fees, material and equipment costs for one year.
Numeracy and literacy support, Career advice and goal setting, Academic and learning support
Access to student support services, Progress is monitored and assistance given where necessary, Individual support and pastoral care available, Regular student liaison contact available
Who Can Apply?
The Youth Guarantee Scheme is open to all students who:
- Are aged 16–19 when your course starts
- Interested in training full-time towards a career
- Have left school or are ready for a new education pathway
- Meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme
Eligible Courses
Invercargill Campus
- Automotive Light Trades
- Automotive Heavy Trades
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Construction
- Cookery
- Digital Media and Design
- Hairdressing (Salon Support)
Telford Campus - Farming Systems
- Agriculture (Dairy)
Queenstown Campus - Cookery
Note: Youth Guarantee Scheme covers Level 3 courses which may vary from year to year.
Other subjects may be available dependent on funding and demand. Please enquire.
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