National Training & Reskilling Scheme (NTRS)
Government has announced the implementation of an Economic Recovery Programme which comprises a package of measures aimed at boosting GDP growth, protecting jobs and creating new ones, reducing dependence on imports and improving the well-being of the population. One of the key components of the Economic Recovery Programme is the implementation of the National Training and Reskilling Scheme (NTRS).
The NTRS targets the training and reskilling of some 9,000 unemployed persons. The training courses will be of up to 6 months’ duration. Training will be provided in fields including:
- Agro-Industry
- ICT/BPO
- Construction
- E-commerce
- Aged, disability & Social care services
- Health care & Medical devices
- Precision Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy & Circular economy
- Transport & Logistics
- Other economic sectors
Under this scheme, eligible trainees will benefit from a monthly stipend of Rs 10,200 for the duration of their training.
The Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training and the Human Resource Development Council are driving the implementation of the NTRS with the collaboration of relevant stakeholders.
Registration of Training Service Providers
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is inviting approved training institutions to register themselves with the HRDC under the NTRS so as to be considered as potential service providers to dispense training in the following fields:
- Agro-industry
- ICT/BPO
- Construction
- E–Commerce
- Aged, Disability & Social Care Service
- Health Care & Medical Devices
- Precision Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy & Circular Economy
- Transport & Logistics
Interested training institutions are invited to fill in the Registration Form on the HRDC website and forward same with all necessary requested attachments in a sealed envelope clearly labelled “Registration of Training Service Providers - NTRS” to:
The Director, Human Resource Development Council, 4th Floor, NG Tower, Cybercity, Ebène 72201
The National Training and Reskilling Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, and the Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training.
30 November 2020