The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has opened an internship programme for students.
The programme teaches secondary and higher secondary students practical skills in the workplace. The opportunity to apply for the programme is open until May 31.
MPL stated the main objective of conducting such a programme is to familiarise students with job opportunities and fields available in the company and to attract students to maritime related fields. The programme also familiarises students on the work carried out at MPL.
The internship programme will be conducted from June 25 to August 3 during the school holidays. The students selected for the programme will gain practical work experience and a personal mentor will be assigned. The mentor will play a major role in teaching students work skills and providing information about the workplace.