Industrial Apprenticeship Training teaches how to work by linking book knowledge with machines. It also teaches the working style of the industry. Therefore, the foundation of ‘career’ is – Industrial Apprenticeship Training. And, yes – a strong practice of skill, employment and entrepreneurship development. The combination of theoretical knowledge provided by the school and practical experience taught by industry and business prepares the trainee for real work.

Practical skills, work discipline, and equipment operating skills required in the production sector are learned here. This training also prepares the basis for ‘starting your own industry’ – it introduces the youth to equipment and explains the production process. Therefore, this training makes a youth a ‘skilled workforce’ for the country.

In this training, which will be conducted for 24 months, trainees spend 20 months in the workplace of the industry and business, learning skills under the guidance of experienced workers and company trainers. This not only gives them the opportunity to learn skills, but also to become skilled. During the remaining period, trainees acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in the academy. For trainees, this training is a living bridge between skills and employment. 

Experienced trainers teach trainees to work and involve them in the production process. Since learning and production go hand in hand, the contribution of training in developing skills, employment, self-employment, and entrepreneurship is extremely effective. 

It seems that the youth are increasingly attracted to this training program. The fact that 2840 people applied for the training in the academic session 081/082 for 1665 admissions and 3055 people applied for the 082/083 for 1455 admissions confirms the youth's attraction to the training. Limited seats, but increasing competition, have gradually made this training attractive. The environment where opportunities are hard to find is increasing the credibility of the program. Social inclusion has also been seen as priority is given to Dalits, tribals, women and economically weak youth. The recommendation and involvement of the industry has ensured additional credibility in the quality of the training.

Trainees participating in the training also receive financial benefits. The school provides Rs. 100 based on daily attendance, as transportation expenses. And, the industry also provides additional incentive money based on contributions to the workplace. 

The experience spent in the industry for about 20 months becomes an invaluable asset for the trainees. After training, many trainees remain permanently employed in the same industry. Some enter other industries in search of new opportunities, while others, relying on their confidence and skills, have started small businesses and become self-employed. In this way, training is making the youth self-reliant and productive, not dependent.

According to a study, about 75 percent of the trainees participating in the industrial apprenticeship training have found employment after the training. 87 percent of those in employment and 88 percent of those in self-employment work in their own field related to the training. This proves the strong link between training and the labor market.

This training is being conducted under the ‘Skills for Sustainable and Decent Employment Project’ with the resources and cooperation of the governments of Nepal and Switzerland. This training program is being conducted with the direct involvement of the Technical Education and Vocational Training Council, the provincial government’s education ministry and its affiliates, partners, and the schools operating the Tex program, as well as the relevant industries and businesses. Under the training, pre-diploma level (Information Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, T-Technology, Hotel Management and Early Childhood Development Facilitation) programs have been developed and launched. All these subjects are directly linked to the demands of modern industry.