Apprenticeship Training & Government Skill Schemes
(NATS & NAPS)
Your career development will benefit from participating in structured apprenticeship programs which provide industry experience and government-recognized certification and monthly financial support.
The Government of India provides approved apprenticeship training programs which help students build their skills between educational and employment stages. The program teaches industry-specific skills while providing practical training to students, which will enhance their job prospects.
Govt Certified
Stipend Support
Industry Training
Better Employability
What is Apprenticeship Training?
Apprenticeship training serves as an organized educational program which provides students with practical work experience in addition to classroom lessons for their professional development. The participants engage in actual work activities to develop practical skills while receiving a monthly payment and a government-approved certificate after they complete their program.
Work-Based Learning
Combines practical industry experience with classroom instruction
Real-World Skills
Work directly in the workplace gaining hands-on experience
Career Growth
Become work-ready and improve job opportunities
Industry Connect
Fulfill workforce needs of industries across India
This training model helps students and job seekers become work-ready, improves job opportunities, and fulfills the workforce needs of industries across India.
NATS & NAPS Programs
NATS
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, controls the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The program provides students who are pursuing diplomas and degrees with opportunities to gain practical experience through apprenticeship programs. NATS provides apprentices with real-world job environments, which they use to build their professional skills through practical work experience.
Key Features of NATS:
- For Degree & Diploma holders
- Industry oriented training programs
- Government-recognized training certificate
- Skill development with practical exposure
- Monthly stipend support
NAPS
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is promoted by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. The scheme provides financial assistance to companies that hire apprentices while offering support to both apprentices and their respective organizations. NAPS is ideal for candidates who want to build industry skills and earn while they learn.
Who can join NAPS:
- ITI Pass Candidates
- 10th / 12th Pass Candidates
- Skill certification holders
- Diploma / Degree Candidates (as specified by employer)
Eligibility Criteria for Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship training is open to a wide range of candidates. Check if you’re eligible to start your journey towards a successful career.
- Degree Graduates (B.Tech, BE, B.Sc, etc.)
- Diploma Holders (Engineering / Non-Engineering)
- ITI Pass Candidates
- 10th or 12th Pass Students
- Short-Term Skill Certificate Holders
Benefits of Apprenticeship Training
Discover how apprenticeship training creates value for everyone involved
- Earn stipend while training
- Work with industry professionals
- Get government-recognized certificate
- Gain practical job-related skills
- Boost employability & career growth
- Access to skilled manpower
- Government incentives support
- Reduced hiring cost
- Fresh talent with updated skills
- Industry collaboration opportunities
- Better placement ratios
- Improved training outcomes
Training Duration and Stipend
Participants receive financial support while they learn, making apprenticeship training both valuable and economically beneficial.
Apprenticeship Duration
Duration varies based on trade and company requirements
