Hunavaru Apprenticeship Programme 2022

Maldives Transport and Contract Company (MTCC) has officially launched its Hunavaru Apprenticeship for the year 2022. For this year they have opened up a total of 140 spots to train the youth in various technical fields.

This programme aims to help develop the talents and skills of the Maldivian youth. Especially those who are interested in positions such as crane operators, loaders, excavators, marine mechanics, tug mechanics, welders, and bus drivers.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTCC Adam Azim, while speaking to the press mentioned that participants, especially young women and youths, will receive excellent job opportunities within the company when they finish the programme. He went into further detail by saying that the company will be needing more employees for the future, as the company expands its bus services in the Greater Male’ Region. He added that the company will be prioritizing female applicants for positions such as bus attendants.

The programme as a whole is split into two different categories; the Hunavaru Licensing Programme and the Hunavaru Technical Scholarship Programme. Those who are selected for the programme will receive a monthly allowance of USD 324 for the 3-month duration of the programme. For those participants who live on a different island from the island of the allocated work site, food and accommodation will also be arranged.

The deadline for applications is February 6th, 2022.