HDC Concludes Seventh Apprenticeship Programme with Certificate Ceremony
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The Apprenticeship Programme 2024 conducted by Housing Development Corporation (HDC) concluded successfully with a certificate awarding ceremony held at Schwack Cinema in Hulhumalé yesterday morning.
Higher Education Minister Dr Ali Haider Ahmed inaugurated the event, where 49 participants received National Level 3 certificates, recognised by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA). This marks the seventh apprenticeship programme conducted by HDC, aimed at equipping young Maldivians with practical skills for the workforce.
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The 7th program of our Apprenticeship has successfully concluded #WithHDC, empowering 49 participants with skills across six diverse fields. Congratulations to all!@YouthGovMv @MvApprentices pic.twitter.com/4bY9MbXHKi— Housing Development Corporation (@hdcmaldives) February 19, 2025
The six-month programme provided training in six key areas: gardening, computer hardware and networking, front office services, health and safety in construction, electrical installation and maintenance, and construction site supervision. Participants also received a monthly stipend. The initiative was conducted under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between HDC and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, with the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT) serving as the training institute.
HDC emphasised its commitment to supporting youth employment by guiding them in career selection, providing job training, and issuing nationally recognised certificates. The corporation also reiterated its efforts to train Maldivians for jobs currently filled by expatriates, reaffirming its full support for the government’s initiatives to develop a skilled youth workforce and expand employment opportunities across various sectors.
