Apprenticeship is a Skill Training program wherein a person is engaged by a company as an apprentice and gains classroom (theory) learning for a short period, followed by on-the-job (practical) training. – National Skill Development Corporation

National Apprentice Programme is launched and funded by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to boost on-the-job training ecosystem in the country. To increase the role of private players in create skilled manpower in India, multiple provisions are made for hiring apprentices in the company.

Benefits to Employer

• Reduced Manpower cost and training cost from use of same training facilities
• Talent pool relevant to industry needs
• Workforce retention and reduced fresh hiring
• Industry aligned training in real work set up
• Competitiveness through quality and cost effectiveness
• Reduced Time for learning after apprentice becomes an employee
• Reduced Efforts needed for building talent pipeline and tackling skill shortage>