Thiruvananthapuram: The state govt has decided to implement the apprenticeship embedded degree programme (AEDP) of the board of apprenticeship training (BoAT), functioning under the Union ministry of education, for arts, science and commerce students in higher education institutions.The programme is aimed at enhancing the employability and practical skills of final-semester students in higher education institutions, higher education minister Roji M John said.The programme will be launched in the current academic year itself. Under it, undergraduate and diploma students in the arts, science and commerce streams will get an opportunity to undergo six months of practical industrial training, or on-the-job training, alongside their studies.Govt has also ensured a monthly stipend for students during the training period. Undergraduate students will receive a total stipend of Rs 10,900, while diploma students will receive Rs 9,600.The programme will help improve students’ employment prospects while they are still at the college level, the minister said.
