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ACT I OF 2018 ACT I OF 2018 APPRENTICESHIP ACT, 2018 An Act to make provisions for promoting, developing and regulating systematic apprenticeship programmes in the establishments for securing certain minimum standards of skill [Gazette of Pakistan Extraordinary, Part I, 4th January, 2018] No. F. 9(25)/2017-Legis, dated 2-1-2018.---The following Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) received the assent of the President on 29th December, 2017 and is hereby published for general information:- WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for promoting, developing and regulating systematic apprenticeship programmes in the establishments and for securing certain minimum standards of skill and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto; 9. Counseling and placement service.---The authority shall-- (a) establish facilities for career counseling and placement of the apprentices at such places and in such manner as may be prescribed; (b) publish periodical newsletters, information bulletins in print and electronic media including authority's website on career counseling and placement services including information on but not limited to new and emerging trades, market skills, trends and employment opportunities; and (c) publish an annual report on progress of apprenticeship training programme.