The State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) officially opened the State Utility Skills Academy on Thulusdhoo Island in Kaafu Atoll on Tuesday, to boost engineering skills in the Maldives.
The inauguration was led by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, alongside STELCO Managing Director Ahmed Shamah Rasheed and senior company officials.
The academy, developed entirely by STELCO employees for MVR 5 million, aims to increase community interest in engineering and improve the quality of engineering services nationwide. The facility includes classrooms, workshops, a laboratory, and living accommodations, and can accommodate up to 50 students.
According to the company, a renewable energy laboratory has been established at the centre, supported by equipment and USD 200,000 donated by China’s Yangtze and Dongfang Wisdom Electric Co., Ltd. In addition, STELCO signed a memorandum of understanding with Maldives National University (MNU) on Sunday, paving the way for collaborative training programmes.
During its initial phase, the academy will offer training in six key areas: mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, water and sewerage systems, automation engineering, and administrative tasks. STELCO plans to expand the academy’s offerings over time, enhancing both the breadth and quality of teaching and training resources to keep pace with developments in the utility sector.
The State Utility Skills Academy represents a major investment in local talent and a strategic initiative to strengthen the Maldives’ engineering workforce for the future.
