Reps Introduce Apprenticeship Scheme Bill To Address Growing Unemployment

A bill for a national apprenticeship scheme was on Wednesday introduced in the House of Representatives.

The bill, which was read at the plenary and is sponsored by the deputy speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, is aimed at giving a legal framework for the institutionalisation of the apprenticeship scheme.

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National Apprenticeship Scheme is a technology-driven dual apprenticeship model designed to blend theoretical education with hands-on practical training.

While commending a piece of technological initiative by the Bildup Integrated Services to encourage the apprenticeship system and boost skills acquisition, Honourable Kalu also pledged to sponsor 3000 youth across the federation in the first phase of the apprenticeship system to be championed by the Services in various areas of skills acquisition.