Marriott International Maldives proudly announces the commencement of the second-year cohorts for its esteemed Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Program (MIMAP) with a grand ceremony held on June 5, 2024, at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of His Excellency Mr. Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Vice President of the Republic of Maldives; Honorable Ibrahim Waheed, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts; Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific Excluding China, Marriott International; Neeraj Govil, Chief Operations Officer, Asia-Pacific Excluding China, Marriott International; and Mark Fletcher, Area Director of Human Resources, Singapore & Maldives, Marriott International.
The commencement ceremony highlights another momentous achievement for both Marriott International and the Maldivian government, following the resounding success of MIMAP's inaugural cohort graduation. The issuance of appointment letters to all 60 program participants officially welcomed these talented apprentices into the program. The event saw motivational speeches from the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, alongside Rajeev Menon, who expressed their excitement for the program and its potential to empower the youth of the Maldives.
In his address, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, emphasized the pivotal role of Maldivian youth, comprising 43% of the population aged 18-35, stressin.