Assam Social Justice and Employment Schemes
Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) Scheme
Launching Date/Time of SHREYAS Scheme
2019
Objective of SHREYAS Scheme
Enhance employability of Indian youth.
Provide on-the-job work exposure and stipends to graduates.
Features of SHREYAS Scheme
Focus:
Industry apprenticeship opportunities for non-technical graduates.
Operates under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
Collaborative Efforts:
Ministry of Human Resource Development: Introduces BA/BSc/BCom (Professional) courses in higher educational institutions.
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship: Operates via NAPS.
Ministry of Labor & Employment: National Career Service (NCS) involvement.
Implementation:
Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) manage the scheme.
SHREYAS Portal:
Allows educational institutions to match demand and supply of apprenticeships.
Beneficiaries of SHREYAS Scheme
Graduates in non-technical fields (BA/BSc/BCom).
Institutions offering professional courses and seeking apprenticeship opportunities for their students.