Opihi Services Academy is a Youth Guarantee education programme offered by YMCA South and Mid Canterbury. Its aim is:
- To equip students who have an interest in a career with the Armed Forces, Police, Security, Fire Service or other employment in the public service with the necessary skills to meet the minimum requirements.
- To provide students with an alternative education programme to gain NCEA Levels 1 and 2, providing the foundation for personal development and encouragement to achieve their potential to become self-sufficient and to be of service to others.