Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela

Highlights:

• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has decided to organise Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela every month onwards.
• Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela

• Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela will be organised with the aim of connecting youth with more opportunities to provide on-ground training within corporates. 
• It will also increase chances of getting employed.
• On June 13, 2022, this mela was organised across 200+ nation.
• Under this mela, over 1000 companies from more than 36 sectors will be participating in Mela, in order to provide opportunities of being hired as an apprentice in companies.
• Individuals who are having a 5th-12th-grade pass certificate, an ITI diploma, skill training certificate, or a graduate degree can apply for an interview in these trades or opportunities. 
• Candidates will be provided a choice of 500+ trades, including welders, housekeepers, electricians, mechanics, beauticians, and others.
• The Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela will be organised with the aim of encouraging hiring of apprentices from these cities and to assist employers in identifying & developing their potential by means of training and practical skillsets.
• At the end of training period, candidates will be provided an Apprenticeship certificate, by National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). 
• It will provide them industry recognition.
• Participating organisations of the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas will get an opportunity for meeting potential apprentices on common platform and selecting candidates. 
• Apart from that, small-scale industries having at least four employees would be able to hire apprentices at the event.