In a landmark collaboration, Sun Siyam Resorts and the Maldivian Ministry of Higher Education have joined forces to launch the transformative Sun Siyam Apprenticeship Programme. This innovative initiative aligns with the Ministry’s Sustainable and Integrated Labour Services (SAILS) Project, a World Bank-funded endeavor aimed at enhancing skills development and youth employability across the Maldives.
The program’s inaugural six-month intake commenced on July 1st at Siyam World Maldives, providing 13 young Maldivian apprentices with structured, hands-on training and career mentorship across key resort departments, including diving, finance, engineering, culinary, and IT. This represents a significant step forward in empowering the next generation of hospitality leaders within the Maldives’ renowned tourism industry.
According to Sun Siyam Resorts’ Vice-President of Operations, Abdulla Thamheed, “This is more than just training – it is a long-term investment in the future of Maldivian tourism. We are proud to collaborate with the Ministry to help build a generation of confident, capable professionals ready to lead our country’s signature industry with passion and pride.”
While the Apprenticeship Program is a standalone initiative, it reflects the same values that drive the group’s broader commitment to people and purpose. Separate from the Sun Siyam Cares framework, which focuses on sustainability, environmental protection, and ethical tourism, the program reinforces Sun Siyam Resorts’ ongoing dedication to investing in the future of the Maldives through education, skills development, and meaningful career pathways for local youth.
As this new chapter of mentorship and learning begins, Sun Siyam Resorts remains committed to creating opportunities, cultivating talent, and sharing knowledge: ensuring that the next generation of hospitality leaders are not only inspired, but empowered.
Together, these efforts represent the group’s belief in building a more empowered and inclusive hospitality industry, where development comes first and the future of the Maldives takes center stage.
