Tuesday, June 11, 2024 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 ceremony marked another significant milestone for both Marriott International and the Maldivian government, following the successful graduation of MIMAP’s inaugural cohort. Appointment letters were issued to all 60 program participants, officially welcoming them into the program. The event featured motivational speeches from the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, and Rajeev Menon, who shared their enthusiasm for the program’s potential to empower Maldivian youth.
In his address, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts highlighted the crucial role of Maldivian youth, who make up 43% of the population aged 18-35, emphasizing the need to provide them with essenti.
