A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
South West Khasi Hills has 23.3 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 8.2%, behind the typical district. The Government Polytechnic offers a diploma-level technical route between school and a full degree, feeding directly into apprenticeship and industry roles.
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 ITI seats per lakh youth at 0. The district has 2 colleges.