A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Kandhamal has 35.4 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 18.7%, close to 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.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 91% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kandhamal, which ranks 25 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. On ITI seats per lakh youth at 606.9, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 24 colleges.