What is NATS? The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) is a government program that is intended to provide new graduates and diploma holders with hands-on industry experience. It is operated by the Ministry of Education through Boards of Apprenticeship Training (BOATs) and is intended to fill the gap between academic education and job readiness. For students, the NATS scheme offers: Real-time exposure to working environments Government-backed financial support in the form of a stipend A recognized NATS certificate that boosts employability For employers, NATS India provides: Access to pre-screened, motivated candidates Government co-funding for stipends Structured training with low compliance burden Reduced hiring and training costs With YOMA, employers can leverage these benefits through automated onboarding, real-time workforce tracking, and end-to-end management of NATS apprentice registration and reporting.

What is a NATS apprenticeship? It is a formal, structured program under the NATS scheme that offers practical training to graduates and diploma holders. Apprentices work under industry professionals while acquiring skills aligned with job requirements. Unlike regular employment: Apprentices receive a stipend, not a salary The focus is on learning, not performance metrics The engagement period ranges between 6–12 months The apprentice gets a NATS apprenticeship certificate upon successful completion YOMA supports businesses by designing tailor-made NATS apprenticeship programs, managing onboarding, tracking performance, and ensuring all documentation complies with scheme guidelines. We help organizations reduce workforce churn by building a pipeline of skilled, ready-to-deploy talent.

NATS apprentice registration is a mandatory process that must be completed by both the apprentice and the employer on the official NATS portal. The process includes: Candidate registration with academic details Institution and document verification Employer registration and offer creation Apprenticeship contract approval Without the right support, this process can be time-consuming and error-prone. YOMA simplifies it by: Automating registration and verification steps Digitally managing agreements and documentation Offering real-time dashboard updates Assisting with mass registration for large batches Our tech-enabled systems make NATS apprentice registration fast, compliant, and stress-free for companies across industries.