Apprenticeship Programme - Careers

Our Apprentice Program is an educational and training program designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for the specific discipline along which you are keen to develop competencies. We provide you with paid work experience so that you earn while you learn.

Each apprentice will be on the program for a one-year period, at the successful completion of which the apprentice will be awarded a completion certificate.

To further enhance the benefits of the program, for those apprentices who successfully complete the one-year, an opportunity to complete a second year as an apprentice may be offered.

Alternatively, the apprentice may also be offered permanent employment with Dhiraagu subject to availability and performance of the apprentice during the program.

At the end of this program, you will be equipped with skills such as communication, planning and organizing, problem-solving and decision making, customer care, occupational health and safety, which are considered important across different disciplines. You will be more competent.

We help you seek your desired job by providing you with the necessary skills to prepare for employment interviews, researching jobs / vacancies, and developing effective CVs.

With the evolving changes in the corporate landscape over the years, the program has been modified to support the surge in demand for trained professionals in the industry. Therefore, this year, we are extending the opportunity for Graduate Apprentices who are seeking to specialize in the Information Technology field.

Each Graduate apprentice will be on the program for a two year’s period, at the successful completion of which the Graduate apprentice will be awarded a completion certificate. Alternatively, the graduate apprentice may also be offered permanent employment with Dhiraagu subject to availability and performance of the graduate apprentice during the program.

"Build your confidence and self-esteem, enhance your work skills and get familiarized to the corporate working environment”

Aishath Rasheeda, Manager HR Services

Opportunities for 2023

Check out the opportunities for 2023 below

Benefits to the Apprentice
Formal, structured training and development opportunities
Increased sense of professional competency
Easier access to related instruction resources
Support and guidance from an experienced professional (Mentor)
Earn and learn at the same time
Recognition of accomplishment through the completion certification
Potential for career establishment / advancement opportunities
Entry Requirements
Maldivian National
Age between 18 – 30 years
Minimum A’level Qualification
Not in a full-time employment
Programme Details

The programme structure
Structured training / related instruction
You will use various resources to build your knowledge of your chosen discipline. These will mostly be educational experiences which may include trainings, workshops, courses based on core competencies required for the job.

On-the-job learning
On-the-job learning under the guidance of experienced and qualified personnel provides the opportunity to demonstrate specific skills in several areas; including team work, customer services, work planning and time management, which will be beneficial in real-life situations and at work.

Mentoring
The apprentice will maintain a one-on-one mentor relationship with an experienced member of Dhiraagu team during the apprenticeship. Mentors are not necessarily supervisors, but coaches who will help apprentices learn skills they need to do their jobs successfully.

The apprentice package
The apprentice package will reflect the fact that Dhiraagu is investing time and resources in the future of our youth. As an apprentice you will be entitled to:
A monthly apprentice allowance based on the level of education / training completed by applicants.
Discounts on company products and services
Paid annual leave
Paid occupational sick leave

Graduation criteria
The primary focus of the program is on developing the skills of the chosen discipline, gain self-confidence, learn work ethics and build the apprentice's competence to become a professional. Graduation requirements will include the following:
Achieving a minimum of 50% in the exam(s) (where appropriate)
Achieving 90% of attendance
Achieving a satisfactory performance level

Elimination from the programme
If the Apprentice fails to maintain satisfactory attendance, conduct or performance during the apprentice program, Dhiraagu reserves the right to withdraw the offer made and remove the individual from the apprentice program.

Which areas / fields?
Apprentice opportunities are available in the following areas:
Administration
Corporate Services
Human Resources
Financial Accounting
Revenue Assurance and Business Control
Deployment Support Services
Brand & Marketing Communications
Network Operations
Product and Solution Development
Roaming & Carrier Services
Regions
Seenu Operation Centre
Gaafu Operation Centre
Fuvahmulah Operation Centre
Laamu Operation Centre
Benefits to the Graduate
Opportunity to get specialized in the IT field.
Learning opportunity to augment technical and behavioral competencies.
Marketability to internal and external job prospects for the future.
Increased sense of professional competency
Easier access to related instruction resources
Support and guidance from an experienced professional (Mentor)
Earn and learn at the same time
Recognition of accomplishment through the completion certification
Potential for career establishment / advancement opportunities at Dhiraagu
Skill Requirements and Entry Criteria for Graduate Apprentices
Strong Knowledge of major operating systems (Windows, Linux) and familiar with browsers and office suites
Knowledge and experience in Oracle is an added advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Maldivian National
Age between 18 – 30 years
Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
Not in a full-time employment
Programme Details

The program structure
Structured training / related instruction
A structured certified training course on IT field will be provided during the first 6-8 moths of the Program. In addition, you will have educational experiences which may include soft skill development trainings, workshops, courses based on core competencies required for the job.

On-the-job learning
On-the-job learning under the guidance of experienced and qualified personnel in IT field, also provides the opportunity to demonstrate specific skills in several areas; including team work, customer services, work planning and time management, which will be beneficial in real-life situations and at work.

Mentoring
The Graduates will maintain a one-on-one mentor relationship with an experienced member of Dhiraagu team during the apprenticeship. Mentors are not necessarily supervisors, but coaches who will help apprentices learn skills they need to do their jobs successfully.

The apprentice package
The apprentice package will reflect the fact that Dhiraagu is investing time and resources in the future of our youth. As an apprentice you will be entitled to:
A monthly graduate apprentice allowance based on the level of education / training completed by applicants.
Discounts on company products and services
Paid annual leave
Paid occupational sick leave

Graduation criteria
The primary focus of the program is on developing the skills of the chosen discipline, gain self-confidence, learn work ethics and build the apprentice's competence to become a professional. Graduation requirements will include the following:
Achieving a minimum of 50% in the exam(s) (where appropriate)
Achieving 90% of attendance
Achieving a satisfactory performance level

Elimination from the program
If the Apprentice fails to maintain satisfactory attendance, conduct or performance during the apprentice program, Dhiraagu reserves the right to withdraw the offer made and remove the individual from the apprentice program.

Which areas / fields?
Apprentice opportunities are available in the Information Systems area at Dhiraagu Head Office