Four Seasons Maldives Apprenticeship Program - Grass Roots Social Responsibility: Moulding Future Hospitality Stars
Maldives
PUBLISHED May 06, 2019
For nearly two decades, Four Seasons Resorts
Maldives has been running one of the Indian Oceans most successful apprenticeship
programs teaching and training the future stars of the hospitality world.
On the 5th
of April 2019, at Dharubaruuge Exhibition Hall, 51 graduates (27 from Landaa
Giraavaru and 24 from Kuda Huraa) raised their diplomas, ready to launch into a
hospitality career. This took the total number of graduates to 595 since the
inception of the program.
Alongside the Class of 2019 graduates, 66 new first year apprentices and six
second year apprentices were inaugurated into the new Class of 2020.
"Since
the very beginning, we have taken every step to ensure our presence in the
Maldives is positive, from training and developing local talent to protecting
and preserving the beautiful natural environment," Shared Four Seasons
Resorts Maldives Regional Vice President Armando Kraenzlin. "Our
Apprenticeship Program is testament to our commitment to the island communities
of the Maldives, providing the skills, certification and platform for aspiring
hoteliers to secure their futures."
Aimed at 17-20 year olds, the government accredited Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) Apprenticeship Program equips enthusiastic
Maldivian youngsters with the expertise required to excel in the industry.
Whilst living, studying and working on site, apprentices gain hands-on
experience in their chosen discipline: Food & Beverage Preparation or
Service, Safe Maritime Transport, Housekeeping & Guest Services, PADI Dive
Master, Water Sports Attendant, Marine Biology, Engineering (2nd
year) and Front Office (2nd year).
Mr. Ali Waheed, Minister of Tourism, and Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Deputy Minister of
Youth & Sports, also attended the event.