Mumbai, Dec. 5 -- India's fastest as well as the largest private degree linked apprenticeship program, National Employability through Apprenticeship [NETAP], in association with TeamLease Skills University recently launched their report, "The Apprenticeship Outlook and Index", a detailed six month forecast on apprenticeship hiring trends in India. According to the report findings, in the services sector, retail industry has emerged as the leading industry for apprentices. More than 45% of the retail companies interviewed have expressed interest in hiring apprentices. Around 42% employers in the services sector are open to hiring apprentices in the future as well.

Commenting on the report, Mr. Sumit Kumar, Vice President - NETAP, TeamLease ...