A state ITI teaching trades like electrician, fitter, welder and COPA under the Craftsmen Training Scheme.
South West Garo Hills has 0 ITI seats per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district supports 19 apprenticeships per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The Government ITI is the main public channel from classroom to trade.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Garo Hills, which ranks 8 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. On skilling trainees who get certified at 99.6%, it sits close to the national mark.