Earn while you Learn Scheme allows students over 18 years of age to be apprenticed with manufacturing companies for four years. In this scheme the students work for four days and attend class for two days, at the end fourth year, he/she gets a diploma and is industry ready. Under this scheme, it provides access to students seeking technical education.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has sought early adoption of ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme in Karnataka to address skills shortage in the manufacturing sector.
CII members, interacting with the Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Mr Murugesh R Nirani, urged the state government to bring suitable amendments to various sections of the Labour Acts and the Apprentices Act.
It focuses on the socially and economically under privileged rural students who discontinue their education after 10th or 12th due to various reasons. Such students can get an opportunity to continue their education through this model, where they can Learn and continue to Earn. During this Programme the students will be taken through contemporary Industry relevant skills and all aspects of World Class Manufacturing. After successfully completing the Diploma course, students will be given an opportunity for gaining employment in the Industry(s) of their choice.
Learn More About This Scheme: CII Webinar on Learn While You Earn on 25 May 2013
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