Implement National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme in association with 2COMS
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The Apprentices Act of 1961 was reformed in 2014 and 2015 to enhance apprenticeship programs in India, mandating companies with over 30 employees to engage apprentices and ensuring they are treated as trainees. The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) was launched in 2016 to provide financial incentives for apprenticeship engagement, such as stipend reimbursements and training cost support. 2Coms Group will assist firms in managing the apprenticeship process, from recruitment to training and compliance with regulations.
Implement National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme in association with 2COMS
- 3. Apprenticeshipin India The Apprentices Act, 1961 was enacted with the objective of regulating the program of training of apprentices in the industry by utilizing the facilities available therein for imparting on-the-job training. As the 1961 law was old and with changing times needed revamping - Government of India has brought about comprehensive reforms in the Apprenticeship Act in 2014 & the Apprenticeship Rules in 2015 to make apprenticeship more industry friendly. Features of the act and key changes made are - • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) & Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD) are responsible for implementation of the Act. • Any company or establishment with headcount > 30 has to engage apprentices, mandatorily as per law • An apprentice is paid consolidated monthly stipend, without statutory ESI and EPF contributions and deductions • An apprentice cannot be an employee of the organization - Section 18 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 stipulates that the apprentices are trainees and not workers. The provisions of any law with respect to labour shall not apply to or in relation to such apprentice • Removal of prescriptive, quota based apprenticeship norms and the introduction of a flexible need-based band minimum 2.5% to a maximum of 15% of total headcount to be engaged • Introduction of Optional Trades under the apprenticeship programme,which shall be designed by industry. This will train the youth to become industry ready with workplace relevant skills • Including the service industry under the ambit of the act • Linking short term skill development programs and training to the apprenticeship programme • You can choose the apprentice you want – fully at liberty to follow the normal selection process
- 4. NAPS Explained The Government of India had also launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in August 2016, to promote the apprenticeship program in India by introducing a package of financial incentive to establishments engaging apprentices. The financial benefit has two components: I. Reimbursement of 25% of prescribed stipend, subject to a maximum of INR 1,500 per month per apprentice II. Reimbursement for cost of basic training, up to INR 7,500 per apprentice for a maximum period of 3 months/500 hours. Program Structure - Consists of two parts • Basic Training - upto 500 hours/3 months - should account for 20-30% of overall duration of Apprenticeship Training. • On-the-Job-Training/Practical Training at workplace in the industry Some Key features of the scheme are • NAPS is aimed at making the apprenticeship engagement friendlier both for the industry and the youth. • It is inclusive with an aim to involve all stakeholders - including the Industry, its Chambers, Sector Skill Councils, the Training Partners, Third Party aggregator an integral part of not only policy making but also as a catalyst in implementation and adoption. • The focus is on self-regulation with the Industry taking on responsibility for the efficient implementation of the program to a large extent. The entire program is set to be run entirely on a user friendly online interface - national apprenticeship portal (http://apprenticeshipindia.org/). • No Physical Visit from any government official – all sanctions approvals etc to be online.
- 5. NAPS - Benefits to the Employer Financial Incentives • Stipend for the 1st year would be 70% of minimum wage of semi-skilled workers of the state • 25% of stipend subject to a max of Rs. 1500/-per month/apprentice • Cost of basic training (upto Rs. 7500/- 500 hours) • Employers exempted from contribution to EPF & ESI Compliance Engaging Apprentices is mandatory hence NAPS helps with compliance with the law. Recruitment Support • You will have the opportunity to create a talent pool of industry ready apprentices, thereby minimizing the need for new hires. • Get qualified and Skilled WORKFORCE as per your firm's need! • Save Big by engaging apprentices • No obligation to hire apprentices post training • Higher retention of apprentices engaged • Better Productivity due to skilled workforce. Scheme Applicable to all employers - Manufacturing, Trade, Services – Across ALL Sectors.
- 6. Value Proposition for Establishments Mandatory Compliance Trained Manpower & Retention Financial Rewards Nation Building
- 7. Role of 2COMS (Apprenticeship TPA) 2COMS Group will serve as the end-to-end management agency for your firm. Recruitment Basic Training, Assessments and Certification NAPS Portal Registration Advisory / Help Create Apprentice Policy Framework Stipend Payouts, Claims and Reimbursements Documentation and Contract Generation
- 8. Role of 2COMS (Apprenticeship TPA) Recruitment Support • Help you Mobilizing Candidates thru multiple sources including PMKVY Training Partners, make the opportunity visible on various job portals, Social media, sent mass mails, create campaigns. • Arrange and assist clients in conducting recruitment drives and selection of the right candidates. • Counseling candidates to undergo apprenticeship training and also assist in relocation. Document Support • 2COMS with register the establishment on the NAPS portal • Would upload data of the selected apprentice and generate contracts • Will coordinate with the Apprenticeship Adviser / SSC to approve the contracts. • Ensure up-to-date portal management
- 9. Role of 2COMS (Apprenticeship TPA) Training Support • Assisting establishment in Identifying the right Course from the preapproved course list or help designing courses as per Criteria in association with SSC • Arranging the basic training under the Apprenticeship Act through Basic Training Providers or Assisting the establishments get approval for Basic Training Centers (BTCs) • Uploading the syllabus with duration of apprentices courses on behalf of the establishment • Help in Content development and monitoring training delivery • Assist the establishment to conduct assessment and issue certificates in coordination with the SSC.
- 10. Role of 2COMS (Apprenticeship TPA) Claim Support • Monthly upload of apprentice attendance and stipend paid along with payment details. • Submitting reimbursement claims on behalf of establishment towards stipend paid to apprentices • Submitting reimbursement claims for basic training cost in case establishment is the BTP / or engaged any BTP. • Furnishing the returns on the portal-site on behalf of the establishment • Help Establishment with filling all required forms, declarations as required from time to time. • 2COMS will follow up and coordinate with the NSDC for Monetary claims.
- 11. Role of 2COMS (Apprenticeship TPA) Register your company in the NAPS portal Register selected candidates in NAPS portal formulate the contract of apprenticeship and payment milestones Clear the bills from government What you will do What we will do Give workforce mandates
- 12. Responsibilities of Establishments • Enter into contract of apprenticeship with apprentices • Approve the Course / Syllabus based on the job requirements • Arrange/provide of basic training to fresher apprentice in case establishment nominates itself as BTP. • Provide on-the-job training/practical training at his workplace to apprentice engaged. • Ensure payment of prescribed stipend to apprentices. • Share attendance and stipend payment details with 2COMS. • Organizing assessment & certification at the end of the apprenticeship programme.
- 13. NAPS implementation Stages Steps Stage Responsibility 1 MoU / NDA Sign Up Client / 2COMS 2 Registration 2COMS 3 Document Submission Client / 2COMS 4 Contract Letter & Joining Formalities 2COMS 5 Stipend Payment Client 6 Attendance & Payment Info Client 7 Attendance & Payment Info Upload 2COMS 8 Exit/Termination of Apprentices Contract Client / 2COMS 9 Interaction with Govt Officials & SSC members 2COMS 10 Claims Submission 2COMS 11 Management fees Disbursement Client
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