77% employers likely used more apprentices in second half of 2022: Report

Moreover, the trend to hire apprentices has seen a growth in Tier II and Tier III non- metro cities as well

As many as 77 per cent of employers will likely increase their apprentice pool in the second half of 2022 (July-December) from 45 per cent the same time last year, said a study on Wednesday. 

The Apprenticeship Outlook Report, published by the TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship programme, surveyed 789 employers and analysed hiring in 12 cities and 24 sectors.

The Net Apprenticeship Outlook (NAO) soared to 69 per cent this July-December: increasing 13 per cent over January-June 2022. That is the steepest rise over the last two years, the report said. 

Out of the 24 sectors surveyed by the report, 12