Tertiary Education and Training
Whether you are leaving school, looking to upskill, or considering a new career, Clutha provides access to a range of tertiary education and training opportunities.
Telford, one of New Zealand's leading land-based training providers, is located in Balclutha and offers practical, industry-focused education across agriculture and farming.
Clutha's location also provides convenient access to tertiary providers including the University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, and Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), while many qualifications can also be completed through distance and online learning.
For those looking to earn while they learn, apprenticeships, industry training, and workplace-based qualifications provide valuable pathways into skilled employment across a range of sectors.
Career Pathways
Education is only part of the journey. Understanding where learning can lead is equally important.
Career Compass helps students, parents, teachers, job seekers, and career changers explore local industries, occupations, training pathways, and employment opportunities across the Clutha District.
By connecting education with industry, Career Compass helps people make informed decisions about their future while supporting local workforce development.
Supporting Skills and Growth
Learning does not stop when formal education ends.
Developing skills throughout a career strengthens individuals, businesses, and the wider district. Whether it is completing an apprenticeship, gaining a qualification, undertaking workplace training, or developing leadership capability, ongoing learning supports a resilient and productive workforce.
Clutha Development actively encourages a culture of learning by recognising achievement and celebrating the employers who invest in developing their people.
The annual Clutha District Training and Development Awards celebrate individuals who have completed workplace training and achieved professional development milestones, while also recognising the employers who support and encourage learning within their organisations.
By celebrating these achievements, we hope to inspire continued investment in people and reinforce the value of skills development across the district.