The Education Ministry in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry, Human Resource Ministry, and partner resorts have launched a training and education program for ‘O’ level graduates, reports local media.
The first three months of training will include an orientation of all resort fields, followed by six months of training in the field of their choice, Deputy Human Resource Minister Abdulla Rifau explained to Haveeru.
An internationally recognised certificate will be granted to students who complete the training program.
Food, accommodations and an allowance will be provided to participants, Education Minister Dr Asim Ahmed said.
Fifteen resorts have signed up for the “STEP” program thus far, he added.
The government plans to expand the program to include construction, agriculture and fisheries sectors, according to local media.
Yesterday, Minivan News spoke with representatives from the Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) and the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), who both agree income inequalities are being fueled by vested interests, faulty government policies and a lack of educational training opportunities for youth.
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