Ministry Launches Job Preparation Workshop for Youth Aged 16–35

The Ministry of Youth, Information and Arts has launched the Skill Up Youth workshop, aimed at preparing young people aged 16 to 35 to enter the job market.

In a post shared on X, the ministry said the Skill Up Youth programme builds on the previously introduced Thayyaruvamaa job preparation initiative.

The ministry set the application deadline for 4 February at 2:00 pm, with the workshop scheduled to take place on 7 February. Interested participants must register by completing an online form, and no registration fee is required.

Ready for the job market? Join SkillUp Youth, our job preparation workshop (previously known as Thayyaaruvama).

Apply before 4th February: https://t.co/yF8zBDFila pic.twitter.com/u6qo9uBZFp— Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Art (@YouthGovMv) January 29, 2026

The full-day workshop will be held at the Youth Hub on 7 February, running from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. According to the ministry, participants will receive free meals throughout the day and a certificate upon completion.

The earlier Thayyaruvamaa job preparation programme was held on 20 July 2024. The ministry has relaunched the initiative under a new name, with the only change being an additional hour and a half added to the workshop’s duration.