National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is instituted by the Board of
Apprenticeship Training/Practical Training, Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government of India. It is a National Scheme for providing skill
training to Fresh Graduates, Diploma Holders in Engineering and Technology and
+2 Vocational pass outs.
What is Apprenticeship?
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Apprenticeship is an agreement between a person (an
apprentice) who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled
worker.
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The Apprentices are taught the latest applications,
processes and methodologies in their respective fields of work from some of the
most renowned organizations in India.
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This also acts as a transition phase for a
school/college student from a classroom to a working background.
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The Apprentice also learns soft skills, work
culture, ethics and organizational behavior while undergoing training.
About NATS
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It is a 1-year program equipping technically
qualified youth with practical knowledge and skills required in their field of
work.
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The Apprentices are imparted training by the
organizations at their place of work. Trained managers with well-developed training
modules ensure that Apprentices learn the job quickly and completely.
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During the period of Apprenticeship, the
apprentices are paid a stipend amount, 50% of which is reimbursable to the
employer from Government of India.
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At the end of the training period, the Apprentices
are issued a Certificate of Proficiency by the Government of India which can be
registered at all employment exchanges across India as valid employment
experience.
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The apprentices are placed for training at
Central, State, and Private organizations which have excellent training
facilities.
Benefits of NATS
There are 126 subject fields for graduate /diploma students for which training is provided. the period of training is one year. The stipend is paid during the training period, 50% of which is reimbursed to the employer by the government of India.
Students can register for an apprenticeship through the NATS portal, link is given below. Students are advised to attend the apprenticeship fairs that are held periodically to get selected for training.
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