Youth Programmes

Whitireia New Zealand offers a range of practical, FREE, one-year, full-time courses designed especially for school leavers.

The aim of these courses are to give students the confidence to study and gain a qualification to move into apprenticeships, employment or further study. Its a supportive way to transition from school, tertiary study and work!

Check out the range Beauty and Hairdressing Work Skills (Retail & Cosmetics) Work Skills (Hospitality & Tourism) Office Skills and Computing Outdoor Adventure Trades Skills Automotive Engineering Plumbing, Drainlaying, Gasfitting and Roofing Carpentry Electrical Engineering

View the courses in the Youth Guarantee Area of Interest 

Places are Limited. Enrol Now!

Download a Youth Guarantee enrolment form
Download a Youth Guarantee flyer

Want to know more?
For more information, contact schools-liaison@whitireia.ac.nz or call us on 0800 944 847. 

Whitireia supports young people into their first year of tertiary study by:

• Providing friendly and industry experienced tutors
• Using their excellent training facilities to gain lots of practical experience (some courses include work placements) 
• Supporting students to gain the confidence to study and gain NZQA qualifications
• Ensuring students get access to our excellent students support and career guidance
• Including literacy and numeracy support and individual learning plans for all students