The Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, Ali Ihusaan has warned that a persistent obstacle in the Maldivian labour market is the growing number of graduates who acquire qualifications in fields with little or no local demand.
Speaking at the official launch ceremony of the "My Career Portal," Minister Ihusaan highlighted that many Maldivians pursue higher education and vocational training in fields where local employment opportunities are virtually non-existent. This mismatch forces qualified individuals into unrelated jobs merely to earn a living, while key economic sectors suffer from critical labor shortages.
“People are getting educated and gaining skills in areas that simply do not match the jobs available,” he said, noting that many end up working in unrelated jobs merely to earn a living, while high‑need sectors suffer from chronic staff shortages.
The portal, developed by the National Career Service, aims to consolidate job‑search functions, recruitment tools, and career‑development resources into a single, technologically driven platform.
Minister Ihusaan highlighted that, although limited career‑guidance services have existed, no previous system offered an all‑in‑one solution for job seekers, employers, and counsellors.
“My Career Portal will connect these groups directly, provide personalised counseling, and allow users to track individual action plans for career advancement,” he explained.
By streamlining access to vacancies, employer listings, and advisory services, the government hopes to reduce the mismatch between education and employment, strengthen the workforce, and create a more efficient, user‑friendly job market for the Maldives.