national apprenticeship promotional scheme
Creating a job-ready workforce
What is NAPS?
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a scheme of Government of India to provide financial support to establishments undertaking the apprenticeship training.
What is NAPS?
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a scheme of Government of India to provide financial support to establishments undertaking the apprenticeship training. NAPS was launched on 19th August 2016.
What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a Skill Training program wherein in a person is engaged by a company as an Apprentice and gains classroom(theory) learning followed by on-the-job Training at actual workplace.
Why Apprenticeship?
Mandated under law for all establishments having more than 4 employees (including contractual employees) to engage apprentices.
A proven solution for training and retaining world-class talent which is industry ready.
Current Apprenticeship STATuS
Active Establishments
Apprentices Engaged
Revenue Generated for Clients
Industries
CSR Benefits
Minimum Wage Exemptions
Naps Incentive
Statutory exemptions
Benefits from Apprenticeship
- No liability of ESI and PF (Saving of approx. 30% HR Cost)
- MSDE gives an incentive of a 25% stipend, up to INR 1500 pm for each apprentice.
- CSR liabilities/funds can be used to cover the cost of hiring apprentices
- Establishments can engage apprentices in a bandwidth of 2.5% to 15% of its total manpower.
- Apprentices can be from various qualifications, from 10th/12th Pass, Graduates, B.Tech, Diploma or ITI pass.
- All industries can induct Apprentices whether in Manufacturing, Production, Office work or Service
- Government Certification to Apprentices
Ascent Academy is an authorized TPA engaged by MSDE.
Recommended 3rd Highest Performing TPA in CFY with 10000+ Contract Generated till Date and 4000+ Contracts Generated in CFY
ADHOC ENGAGEMENT
In Ad-hoc engagement, the establishment can use TPA Services on a need basis and pay for situation-based advice/work depending on the duration and complexity of the task
MONTHLY RETAINERSHIP
TPA shall be monitoring & liaising to ensure no delays or rework; portal & documentation shall be handled by the establishment team
A monthly fixed billing irrespective of the number of candidates hired under NAPS
OUTSOURCE TO TPA
TPA shall be responsible for end-to-end NAPS implementation including the hiring of apprentices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apprenticeship training is a course of training in industry or establishment under an apprenticeship contract that includes basic training and on-the-job training (OJT)/practical training at the workplace.
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a government of India initiative that provides financial assistance to establishments that offer apprenticeship training. On August 19, 2016, NAPS was launched.
To promote apprenticeship training in the country and to provide financial support to establishments to undertake apprenticeship programs
Anyone who has completed 18 years, is a minimum of 10th class pass (for Optional Trade), meets the standard of physical fitness for the course, has the minimum educational qualification prescribed for a trade and have an Aadhaar number can pursue apprenticeship training.
The establishment and the relevant Sector Skill Council will conduct the assessment. The theoretical element of this assessment would be administered online by the relevant SSC and the practical portion would be administered on the shop floor by the employer and would be evidence-based. In such cases, apprentices who pass the evaluation conducted jointly by the establishment and the appropriate Sector Skill Council will be granted certificates.
CLIENT STORIES
Amazon
We have a great relationship with Ascent Academy and we’re always very impressed with the service they provide for both us. They have helped us hugely in formalising National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme. Currently, we have 2000+ apprentices doing their On-the-Job Training with us
HR - HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES
Ascent Academy's service has consistently impressed us. Their team has been extremely helpful and disciplined, we were able to receive the government reimbursement on time
HR - Aerial Telecom Solutions Private Limited
We have found the support and guidance from Ascent Academy to be invaluable when it comes to selecting and placing candidates for apprenticeships in the right roles