Applications have been opened to apply for training programmes in various fields important to the economy, to be conducted across sixteen islands in the Maldives.
The "Future-Ready Youth Programme" is run as part the Maldives: Enhancing Employability and Resilience of Youth (MEERY) Project, funded by the World Bank. The main objectives of the Future-Ready Youth Programme include increasing employment opportunities for youth, reducing dependence on foreign workers and training local youth in foreigner-dominated sectors.
The training courses are free of charge and are open to youth between the ages of 16 and 35. The courses include both National Skills Development Authority certified practical and theory lessons. All courses are offered at National Certificate Level 3.
A total of 17 courses are offered as part of the programme. They are:
* National Certificate 3 in Jewelery Design and Manufacturing - Rinbidhoo, Dhaalu Atoll; Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Gardening - Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in House Keeping - Fulhadhoo, Baa Atoll; Keyodhoo, Vaavu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Airport Representative Services - Hithadhoo, Seenu Atoll; Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Front Office Services - Dhiffushi, Male’; Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Baristq - Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Waste-to-Wealth - Lhohi, Noonu Atoll; Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Inventory Management - Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Tour Guiding - Himmafushi, Male’; Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Cashiering - Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Company Administration - Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 Event Management - Male’, Kaafu Atoll; Kulhudhuffushi, Haa Dhaalu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Art Skills - Hoarafushi, Haa Alifu Atoll; Milandhoo, Shaviyani Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Computer Hardware and Networking - Dhuvaafaru, Raa Atoll; Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Programming - Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll; Fuvahmulah, Gnaviyani Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in School Laboratory Techniques - Male’, Kaafu Atoll
* National Certificate 3 in Guest House Operations - Kihaadhoo, Baa Atoll; Kelaa, Haa Alifu
Applications for the courses can be submitted through the National Career Service's Job Centre Portal.