About us
Comcol New Zealand
Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome.
"Creating better lives for our community"
Community Colleges New Zealand (Comcol) is at the heart of the community. As a charitable organisation, it has been nurtured and managed by people who wholeheartedly care about making a real difference in the lives of those who need support to learn and grow in an environment that best suits them.
With a vision and values that are entwined with the whakatauki of 'poipoia te kakano kia puawai’ (nurture the seed and it will blossom), Comcol is intent on growing better lives by empowering individual success.
With a vision and values that are entwined with the whakatauki of 'poipoia te kakano kia puawai’ (nurture the seed and it will blossom), Comcol is intent on growing better lives by empowering individual success.
Established as a private training provider and registered with NZQA at the highest rating of Category One, Comcol is renowned for the quality delivery of vocational training programmes, mentoring and pastoral care for foundation learners in safe and positive environments.
Comcol is responsible for delivering MSD’s Youth Service and is accredited by Te Kāhui Kāhu as a Level 3 Social Service Provider. Our talented and dedicated youth coaches positively support the individual needs of taiohi.
With five locations South Island-wide, Comcol has over 40 years' experience providing quality, hands-on learning and practical training to people 16+ years of age. For over 10 years, Comcol’s Youth Service coaching has provided valuable support for young people, empowering them to create a better future through education, training and work.
Comcol is responsible for delivering MSD’s Youth Service and is accredited by Te Kāhui Kāhu as a Level 3 Social Service Provider. Our talented and dedicated youth coaches positively support the individual needs of taiohi.
With five locations South Island-wide, Comcol has over 40 years' experience providing quality, hands-on learning and practical training to people 16+ years of age. For over 10 years, Comcol’s Youth Service coaching has provided valuable support for young people, empowering them to create a better future through education, training and work.
Our Living Lab...
We are establishing a Living Laboratory - connecting environmental sustainability, cultural involvement, educational achievement, ecological improvements, health and social wellbeing enhancement and employment opportunities.
We are establishing a Living Laboratory - connecting environmental sustainability, cultural involvement, educational achievement, ecological improvements, health and social wellbeing enhancement and employment opportunities.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission is to provide an environment that creates opportunities for success in education, employment, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Our vision is creating better lives for our community.
Our values guide how we behave and act as we provide a nurturing environment to guide rangatahi on a positive pathway in education, employment and personal wellbeing.
We recognise the diversity of each other and our communities, and we all have something to share and learn from each other. We care about everyone's health and happiness, and ensuring sustainability for future generations.
Our vision is creating better lives for our community.
Our values guide how we behave and act as we provide a nurturing environment to guide rangatahi on a positive pathway in education, employment and personal wellbeing.
We recognise the diversity of each other and our communities, and we all have something to share and learn from each other. We care about everyone's health and happiness, and ensuring sustainability for future generations.
"We’ve helped thousands of rangatahi gain qualifications, life skills and confidence through our practical hands-on mahi and awesome dedicated staff"
Kate O'Connor
General Manager
Kate O'Connor
General Manager
Our Mahi
We are a catalyst for change for young people. Our youth coaches and tutors empower success through education, training and wrap-around support. While our front-line staff manage and find solutions for the increasing and complex challenges our young people face today, the rest of our organisation works to support this mahi and its structure has been important for Comcol’s success over the years.
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We provide a FREE Youth Service for 16 – 19 years and our focus is on supporting our taiohi into education, training, work based-learning, and employment. But every day we do so much more. Our youth coaches provide intensive, tailored support to identify each individual’s goals and the best path to reach them. Our wider communities also play an important role for our coaches, and we work collaboratively with many community organisations to provide a fully invested community wrap-around service. Our mahi, along with important wider community support, seeks to remove any barriers to success and create a better future for each and every young person we have the privilege of working alongside.
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GROW - Goals, Resilience, Opportunity and Wellbeing
GROW is a 12-week strengths-based programme for 15 to 24 years, focusing on Goals, Resilience, Opportunities and Wellbeing. Set in both indoor and outdoor practical learning environments, our tutors provide each person the guidance, practical support and encouragement to strengthen their identity and plan a future pathway. Our GROW Mentor provides continued support to achieve meaningful outcomes.
“People first….the staff and rangatahi and having the ability to be the reason change happens. Making a positive difference in people’s lives. We don’t just talk about stuff, we get stuck in and get it done.”
Comcol Team Leader
