India is witnessing a surge in Apprentice Engagement
Apprenticeships in India are on the rise, with 8 out of 10 employers planning to increase apprentice hiring between January and March 2025. The Net Apprenticeship Outlook (NAO) has reached an all-time high of 76%, reflecting an 8% growth compared to the previous research period (October-March 2023-24).
Key Highlights from the Report
10 out of 14 key industries have reported an increase in their NAO.
IT-BPM sector leads the way with the highest intent to hire apprentices.
Hyderabad, Nagpur and Chennai rank as the top 3 cities for apprentice engagement.
Employers are increasingly focused on diversity, with 44% expressing intent to hire more women apprentices.
Sunrise sectors like Drones, Electric Vehicles and Solar are significantly leveraging apprenticeships.
79% of employers in the GCC sector aim to ramp up apprentice engagement during this period.
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