A state ITI teaching trades like electrician, fitter, welder and COPA under the Craftsmen Training Scheme.
South West Khasi Hills has 0 ITI seats per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district supports 23.3 apprenticeships per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The Government ITI is the main public channel from classroom to trade.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Khasi Hills, which ranks 10 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on skilling trainees who get certified at 54.5%.