The goals of SMYL Community College are to:
1. To create a supportive team approach to learning that includes students, parents/guardians, teachers, education specialists, mentors, youth workers and psychologists.
2. To deliver project-based hands-on education and training in a dynamic school environment that includes high levels of activity and enterprise/workshop based learning;
3. To foster self-confidence, motivation and personal social skills in young people to enable them to progress to further education, training and employment;
4. To provide a clear pathway to further education, training and employment;
5. To provide direct opportunities for employment experience and career development;
6.To develop an understanding and practice of personal responsibility & respect.