The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is a program that helps Indian youth gain practical skills in trade disciplines. It’s a flagship program of the Government of India.
Features of NATS
- On-the-job training: Apprentices receive practical training from experienced mentors in their field of work.
- Earning while learning: Apprentices receive a monthly stipend during their training.
- Soft skills: Apprentices learn work culture, ethics, and organizational behavior.
- Career guidance: Final year students receive guidance from industry experts on career opportunities, entrepreneurship, and more.
- Certificate of proficiency: Apprentices receive a Certificate of Proficiency from the Government of India after completing their training.
Eligibility
- Minimum age of 14 years, or 18 years for hazardous industries
- Open to graduate, diploma, and vocational certificate holders
How to apply
- Visit the NATS website
- Prepare the required documents, including:
- Aadhaar card
- Valid email address
- Mobile number
- Passport size photograph
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
- Qualifying degree or provisional certificate
- First page of bank passbook or bank account statement