Samsung India Electronics today announced its set of guidelines for apprenticeship training. This is in collaboration with Partners in Change (PIC) India. This is a part of Samsung's efforts to strengthen and uphold its law observance policy in India.
These guidelines will help in development of apprenticeship standards and provide general guidance for operating apprenticeship. This set of guidelines has been designed keeping in mind the requirements of Samsung India as well as its suppliers and the Research & Development centres in Delhi, Noida and Bangalore. These guidelines specify different acts and rules that must be complied during the recruitment process, apprenticeship training, training hours etc. These will help in making sure that the apprentice's rights are protected and social equality is preserved and there is no discrimination on the basis of gender, caste, tribe, religion etc.
The training programme includes practical experience and related theoretical instruction and is designed to increase the development of a skilled and versatile workforce. It also contributes to the Government of India's "Skill India" programme. As per the reports, Samsung has been utilizing apprentices for the purpose of apprenticeship training in India and treats fairly with respect and dignity. Samsung has also been encouraging to minimize its scale in the facilities as suggested by the government.
"A distinctive feature of the guidelines is that they extend not just to Samsung in India but also to their suppliers. There are also some progressive human rights elements, such as reference to non-discrimination during the process of engagement of apprentices and an insistence on the principle of consent, together with enabling mechanisms for grievance redressal. This is important and in line with the Constitutional values of India and our National Voluntary Guidelines on the responsibilities of business," Pradeep Narayanan, Director, Partners in Change.
The guidelines for apprenticeship training are available on the website of Samsung India Electronics at http://news.samsung.com/in.
