Pradhan Mantri organises National Apprenticeship Mela on June 13 to provide employment opportunities
36+ sectors, 500+ trades, and 1000+ companies is partcipating in the Mela to provide employment opportunities
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be organising the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela every month with an aim to connect the youth with more opportunities of on-ground training within corporate and further a chance to get an employment.
Today, the Mela is organised from 9am to 5pm. The PM National Apprenticeship Mela has taken place across 200+ locations in India. More than 1000 companies from across 36+ sectors is participated in the Mela providing opportunities of being hired as an apprentice within companies. Individuals having a 5th–12th grade pass certificate, a skill training certificate, an ITI Diploma, or a graduate degree can apply for an interview across these trades or opportunities. The candidates will be given a choice of 500+ trades, including welders, electricians, housekeepers, beauticians, mechanics, and others.
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The primary goal of this programme is to encourage the hiring of apprentices from these cities, as well as to assist employers in identifying and developing their potential through training and practical skill sets bringing value to their workplace.
Candidates will also receive Apprenticeship certificates recognised by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) at the end of their training period, which will give them industry recognition.
Participating organisations in the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas have the opportunity to meet potential apprentices on a common platform and select candidates on the spot. Furthermore, small-scale industries with at least four employees can hire apprentices at the event. A credit bank concept will also be introduced soon, with a depositary of various credits accumulated by learners that can be used for future academic pathways.
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Expressing the views on Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela, Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said that, “Following the success of the previous Apprenticeship Mela held in April, we have decided to organise the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) every month. We hope both the candidate and the establishments will benefit from this model of skill development.”
“We aim to engage over one million youth as apprentices through these Melas. This will not only give the candidates hands on experience on the shop floors but also address the challenge of migration at a local level,” he added.