Editing Apprenticeship (section)

===Pakistan===
In Pakistan, the Apprenticeship Training is implemented under the National Apprenticeship Ordinance 1962 and Apprenticeship Rules 1966, regulating programs across industries in conjunction with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes. For companies with over fifty workers in apprenticeable trades, it's mandatory to conduct apprenticeship training. All costs, including wages, are covered by the industry. Enforcement is carried out by provincial governments through various TEVTAs, such as Punjab TEVTA, Sindh TEVTA, KP TEVTA, Balochistan TEVTA, and AJK TEVTA.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

The training period varies by trade, from 1 to 4 years. As of 2015, more than 30,000 apprentices were being trained in 2,751 industries across 276 trades. This accounts for less than 10% of the over 350,000 institution-based vocational trainees produced annually.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

In recent years, the Government of Pakistan, through the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, has begun reforms to modernize the apprenticeship system. Key aspects include:{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

* Expansion into services, agriculture, and mining sectors
* Cost-sharing between the industry and government
* Formalization of informal apprenticeships
* Alignment with the National Vocational Qualifications Framework (Pakistan NVQF)
* Increased female participation
* Financial incentives for industries exceeding apprentice requirements
* Joint assessment and certification by the industry, Chamber of Commerce, and government