what about apprenticeship program in India, which is done after graduation (B.Tech), which is full-time, paid (a stipend of Rs. 6000/-) and 48 hours per week. Does that qualify as skilled experience?
Also, I took a total of about 85 days of leave without pay over the period of 12 months due to which I had to work extra 3 months to complete my apprenticeship, will that be any problem? Should I write a Letter of Explanation?