Bank of Maldives (BML) has officially inaugurated its Graduate Internship Programme.

According to BML, the Graduate Internship Programme is an opportunity for new graduates and students to gain work experience at the Bank. Applications from 150 students were received, and the bank hired the interns after interviews.

BML has stated that interns will be given the opportunity to earn as they receive their on-the-job training and that those who complete the programme will achieve a level of competence that will be highly beneficial to their career.

Deputy CEO Mohamed Shareef said that interns would also be assigned a mentor and the Banks Learning and Development Department will conduct training for the Interns throughout the programme which began on Tuesday and will span one year.

Interns will graduate upon Good performance, attendance and adherence to policies and procedure of the Bank at the end of the programme year. These Interns will be issued a certificate of completion.

Bank of Maldives (BML) is the national bank of the Maldives, established on November 11, 1982. BML has 29 branches, including four in Male, the capital, one in Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (Hulhule' Island) and one each in both Villingili ward and Hulhumale.

The primary business of the bank is retail banking, in addition to handling development banking activities in all the atolls. Its services include electronic banking, loan facilities, credit cards and debit cards. The bank strongly believes in contributing to the community thus encourages staff volunteerism as well as participate in numerous CSR endeavours.