Policy Intervention for Livelihoods
Building Futures Through Apprenticeships, Skills and Employment
Decoding India’s Apprenticeship Act for Workforce Growth
The Apprenticeship Act mandates businesses with 30 or more employees to train apprentices, blending hands-on experience with monthy stipend. This initiative builds a skilled workforce, bridging education and industry needs while benefiting both employers and youth underpinned by government stipend guidelines.
Why Apprenticeship Matters
As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, a growing gap persists between job-ready talent and skilled roles. Apprenticeships offer a strategic solution by integrating structured, on-the-job training with financial sustainance, directly aligning skills with industry needs and driving sustainable employment.
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) leads this policy-driven transformation, embedding practical, demand-driven learning into workforce development. By bridging education and employment, apprenticeships create a future-ready talent pipeline, fostering economic resilience and equipping individuals with the skills needed to grow in an ever-changing job market thus creating significant synergeries alongwith the government’s target.
Bridging Skills and Jobs with NAPS
RightWalk Foundation ensures NAPS reaches its full potential, bridging the gap between education and jobs, and enhancing workforce readiness at both state and national levels.
Apprenticeship
Melas
Through Apprenticeship Melas, we have connected millions of young talents with employers, creating meaningful opportunities for skill development, career growth, and industry-ready workforce integration.
Awareness and Engagement
Our dedicated campaigns have engaged over 30,000 establishments, including ITIs, MSMEs and industries, promoting NAPS and its benefits—offering companies a skilled workforce while equipping youth with hands-on experience for meaningful career growth.
Compliance and Advocacy
By raising awareness about the Apprenticeship Act, we have enhanced compliance, encouraged businesses to engage apprentices, and expanded the scheme’s reach, creating greater impact on workforce development and skill-building.
Technology Enhancement
Partnering with the government, we have enhanced central portal NAPS and state portals MAPS and CMAPS, streamlining the matching process between industries and job seekers, making it more intuitive, efficient, and impactful for workforce development.
Expansion in
States
Building on our success in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Kerala, we have expanded apprenticeship programs to Gujarat, further enhancing employability and creating more job opportunities for India’s youth through impactful, skill-driven initiatives.
Government Partnerships and Convergence
Partnering with the government, we have collaborated across departments to scale apprenticeship programs. Through consultations with state and central teams, we have driven process reforms, making apprenticeship initiatives more efficient and impactful.
The Operational Blueprint
Our NAPS journey started with a strategic partnership with the Uttar Pradesh government, designating us as the Policy Management Unit (PMU) for the Apprenticeship Scheme. This partnership has played a crucial role in:
The Operational Blueprint
Our NAPS journey started with a strategic partnership with the Uttar Pradesh government, designating us as the Policy Management Unit (PMU) for the Apprenticeship Scheme. This partnership has played a crucial role in:
Key member of government's Steering Committee with senior bureaucrats.
Setting system and process and implementation
Mobilizing awareness across educational institutions
Enhancing the CMAPS portal for better industry-youth connectivity.
Policy intervension where required
Leading the organization of apprenticeship fairs across districts and onboarding
Advocating for industry compliance with the Apprenticeship Act.
Technology interventions
Impact and Vision Forward
RightWalk has unlocked public investment, creating career opportunities for over a million youth. By integrating State Apprenticeship Promotion Schemes, we’ve enhanced stipend support, boosting MSME access. We envision a future where equitable skilling strengthens employment, employability, and inclusive growth, positioning India as a global talent leader.
Join Us
RightWalk Foundation’s commitment to harnessing the power of apprenticeships is reshaping the future of India’s workforce, one skilled youth at a time. Our ongoing mission is not just about employment but fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability that resonates with the demands of the 21st century. Join us as we pave the way for a more skilled, confident, and economically vibrant India.
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) leads this policy-driven transformation, embedding practical, demand-driven learning into workforce development. By bridging education and employment, apprenticeships create a future-ready talent pipeline, fostering economic resilience and equipping individuals with the skills needed to grow in an ever-changing job market thus creating significant synergeries alongwith the government’s target.