Learn more about the learning pathways, and the key contacts available for Southland youth
Tertiary study options
| Provider | Description | Contact details |
| Community College Southland | Education and transition to work courses | 0800 887 007
www.comcol.ac.nz |
| Front-Line Training Consultancy | Education and training for work courses | 0800 287 75455
www.front-line.ac.nz |
| Southern Institute of Technology | Foundation studies to masters degrees | 0800 40 3337
www.sit.co.nz |
| Southern REAP Rural Education | Education opportunities for learners living in rural Southland, Fiordland and Wakatipu | 0800 111 117
www.reap.co.nz |
| University of Otago Southland campus | Teacher education courses | 03 211 6274
www.otago.ac.nz |
| YMCA | Vocational Pathways including National Certificate in Primary Industries Level 2 (Farming) and National Certificate in Service Industries L2 (Outdoor Recreation and Sport) | 03 218 2989
www.ymcasouth.org.nz |
Apprentice Employers
| Provider | Description | Contact details |
| Etco | Electrical apprentices | 0800 275 3816 |
| Masterlink | Plumbing, drainlaying and gasfitting apprenticeships | 027 591 8532
www.masterlink.co.nz |
| Southern Group Training | Apprentice employer | 03 218 8532
www.apprenticeships.net |
Industry training organisations
New Zealand has 11 Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) which train people once they have jobs. Training ranges from short courses to starter qualifications to apprenticeships and diplomas. For the full list of ITOs go to www.itf.org.nz
Support services
| Provider | Description | Contact details |
| Youth Service | Free guidance for most 16 and 17-year olds | 0800 887 007
www.youthservice.govt.nz |
| Southland Youth Futures | Opportunities for senior secondary and foundation studies students | 03 211 1400
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| Youth Employment Success | Offered in Eastern Southland | www.youthemployer.nz |