8th May marked the graduation ceremony of 48 apprentices from Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Apprenticeship Class of 2018, taking the total number of graduates to date over the magic 500 milestone to 536. 

The graduation took place at 10 in the morning at the National Art Gallery, Malé  in the presence of Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim. 

In addition to celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2018 which comprises 24 first year apprentices and 2 second year apprentices from Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru; and 22 first year graduates from Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa , the event also marked the inauguration of 70 new apprentices into the Class of 2019, marking yet another record-breaking intake for the programme. 

"Year on year we are exceeding the intake numbers, which is not only testament to the success of the programme but also to the increasing desire of local Maldivians to enter into the hospitality industry." Said Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Regional Vice President Armando Kraenzlin.

"This programme is now such an ingrained part of our Resorts culture that its easy to take it for granted, but reaching and exceeding a total of 500 graduates is a huge achievement for the whole team and for everyone who is committed to developing the future of Maldivian hospitality." 

Aimed at 17-20 year olds, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Apprenticeship Programme equips enthusiastic youngsters from all over the country with the skills required to excel in the hospitality industry. 

Applicants interested in applying for the Apprenticeship Class of 2020 should contact Apprenticeship.Maldives@fourseasons.com for details of future recruitment procedures.