NATS / NAPS
NATS(National Apprenticeship Training Scheme)
NAPS covers five types of apprentices 1. Trade apprentices (8th, 10th, 12th class and even graduates) 2. Graduate apprentices (Engineers and graduates) 3. Technician apprentices (Diploma holders) 4. Technical apprentices (10+2) 5. Optional trade apprentices (5th class and above)
Eligibility of apprentice training
1. ITI pass outs
2. Graduates / Diploma holders
3. All pass outs from the NSQF aligned courses including PMKVY/DDUGKY etc.
4. Dual-learning mode from ITI
5. Pursuing graduation / Diploma
6. Fresh apprentices
NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme)
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2) aims to promote apprenticeship training in the country, by providing partial stipend support to the apprentices engaged under the Apprentice Act, 1961, undertaking capacity building of the apprenticeship ecosystem, and providing advocacy assistance to the stakeholders.
a) To develop skilled workforce for the economy by promotion of on-the-job experiential training.
b) To encourage establishments to enrol apprentices by sharing partial stipend support to the apprentices.
c) To provide up-skilling opportunities for candidates who have undergone short-term skill training offered by various Central and State Government initiatives.
d) To encourage enrolment of apprentices in small establishments especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and those located in the underserved areas such as aspirational districts and North-East Region.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
NAPS wants to train semi-skilled and unskilled people by focusing on practical training. On the other hand, NATS mainly works with students who have finished their engineering, diploma, or vocational courses. And providing them with commercial experiences and exposure.