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SIT’s Zero Fees Scheme continues for 2024

YOUTH GUARANTEE SCHEME

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If secondary school wasn’t for you, take the next step towards a career under SIT’s Youth Guarantee Scheme.

The Youth Guarantee Scheme provides a pathway from school to further study, work or training. It provides successful candidates a wider range of learning opportunities and free training and education (tuition, course materials and equipment) for one year.

SIT has a limited number of spaces available on the Youth Guarantee Scheme, and applications should be sent as early as possible before courses begin.

Note: Youth Guarantee Scheme courses may vary from year to year. Other subjects may be available dependent on funding and demand.

For more information about the Youth Guarantee Scheme, visit the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) website


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  • FREE education - Youth Guarantee Scheme will cover all tuition costs, material and equipment for one year.
  • Individual academic guidance, support and pastoral care available
  • Regular student liaison contact available
  • Career advice and goal setting
  • Progress is monitored and assistance given where necessary
  • Numeracy and literacy support
  • Access to student support services

The Youth Guarantee Scheme is open to all students who:

  • Have found school is not for you and have an interest in training towards a career
  • Enrol for full-time study
  • Aged between 16 and 19 years at the start of the course
  1. Once you have enrolled into a full-time course that is Youth Guarantee approved you will automatically be sent out an application form to apply for the Youth Guarantees Scheme.
  2. Once you have filled out and sent back your application, you will be contacted, and we will set up an interview with you and a support person.
  3. SIT will select the successful applicants and contact you to confirm the outcome.

*Be in quick! SIT has a limited number of spaces available on the Youth Guarantee Scheme, therefore it is important that applications are received as early as possible before your course begins.

The Youth Guarantee Scheme will cover all tuition fees, material and equipment costs for one year.

Invercargill Campus

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Automotive Heavy Trades
  • Construction
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Hair Dressing (Salon Support)
  • Joinery
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Hospitality (Level 3)
  • Animal Care

Christchurch Campus

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Construction
  • Electrical Trade Skills
  • Hair Dressing (Salon Support)
  • Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Queenstown Campus

  • Hospitality Level 3

Note: Youth Guarantee Scheme courses may vary from year to year. Other subjects may be available dependent on funding and demand.

Contact Details

SIT Student Centre, B Block, 133 Tay St, Invercargill

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