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Connecting District Talent to Real Opportunities

Udyogvikas Kendra centers work with UdyogVikas Skills Council's network of 500+ industry & MSME partners — spanning MNCs, MSMEs, government units and eCommerce firms — to bring job drives, apprenticeships and internships directly to district-level candidates, free of cost.

Job Placement

Direct placement support through an in-house placement cell, matched to local candidate skills.

Apprenticeships

NAPS, NATS, MAPS & CMKYKY apprenticeship placements that combine earning with on-the-job learning.

How apprenticeships work ↗

Internships

Structured internship pipelines for students to gain real workplace exposure.

Career Counselling & Resume Support

Resume writing, communication & grooming workshops, and one-on-one interview preparation.

Post-Completion Support

Guidance doesn't stop at graduation — support continues until you're actually placed.

Become a Udyogvikas Kendra Mitra

Refer candidates to skill and job programs in your area and earn performance-based income — no investment required.

About the Mitra program ↗

Government Apprenticeship Schemes, Explained

Structured, earn-while-you-learn programs — typically 12–24 months, free of cost to candidates.

NAPS

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme — the Government of India's flagship scheme, with partial stipend reimbursement to employers.

NATS

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme — structured industrial training, primarily for engineering & technology graduates.

MAPS

Maharashtra Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme — the state-level apprenticeship program supporting local employers and candidates.

CMKYKY

Chief Minister's Kaushal Yuva Karyakram Yojana — a Maharashtra state youth-skilling and employment initiative.

Udyogvikas Kendra centers, together with UdyogVikas Skills Council, act as an authorised Third-Party Aggregator (TPA) — handling sourcing, registration, compliance and stipend processing on your behalf.

Sectors We Place Into

500+ partners* across MNCs, MSMEs, government units and eCommerce firms — spanning these sectors and more.

Retail & E-commerce Manufacturing BFSI Healthcare Hospitality Logistics IT/ITeS Construction & Real Estate BPO/KPO Renewable Energy

*Figures reported by the parent organisation, UdyogVikas Skills Council.

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Which Employment Path Fits You?

A quick comparison of the routes into work available through your district center.

Path Typical Duration Earning Best For
Direct Job Placement Ongoing employment Full salary from day one Candidates ready to start work immediately
Apprenticeship (NAPS/NATS/MAPS/CMKYKY) 12–24 months Stipend while training on the job Learning a trade while earning, free of cost
Internship A few weeks to a few months Varies by employer Students building real workplace exposure
Udyogvikas Kendra Mitra Flexible, ongoing Performance-based referral income Community-minded earners with no capital to invest

From Enquiry to Offer Letter

1. Submit Profile

Reach out via Contact Us with your role interest and district.

2. Skill Match

Your center matches you to relevant openings or apprenticeships.

3. Interview Support

Get interview prep and documentation help before you apply.

4. Placement

Join your apprenticeship, internship, or job — tracked by your center.

Also Hiring? Partner With Us as an Employer

Local businesses and MSMEs can tap the same network to hire job-ready, trained candidates — with apprenticeship compliance and stipend processing handled for you.

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500+Industry Partners*
50,000+Apprentices Placed*
5,000+Students Placed*
98%Partner Satisfaction*

*Figures reported by the parent organisation, UdyogVikas Skills Council.

Employment FAQs

See the full FAQ page for more.

How do I apply for a job or internship?
Submit the Employment enquiry form with your district and role of interest. Your local Udyogvikas Kendra center will match you with relevant openings from our industry partner network.
Which apprenticeship scheme applies to me?
It depends on your background and location — NAPS is open across industries nationally, NATS is aimed at engineering/technology graduates, and MAPS & CMKYKY are Maharashtra state schemes. Your center will confirm which fits during counselling.
Is placement support free?
Yes, employment, apprenticeship and internship placement support through Udyogvikas Kendra centers is provided free of cost.
What happens after I'm placed — does support end?
No. Post-completion support continues after enrolment, and guidance for upskilling or a future move is available even after you're placed.
What is Udyogvikas Kendra Mitra?
Mitra is a community referral program — anyone with a 10th-grade education can become a local ambassador, helping neighbours discover courses, apprenticeships and jobs, and earning performance-based income with no upfront investment.

Learn More at UdyogVikas.com

Udyogvikas Kendra centers deliver the same employment programs documented in full on our parent organisation's website.

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