Job fairs held in Sumedang and Pamekasan to address unemployment

Local governments in Sumedang and Pamekasan, Indonesia, have launched job fairs to expand employment opportunities and reduce unemployment rates.

In Sumedang, the Disnakertrans agency, in collaboration with the Sumedang Police, opened the Sumedang Job Fair 2026 at the Sumedang Creative Center. The event features 22 participating companies offering 1,424 vacancies across sectors such as banking, manufacturing, retail, and information technology. Opportunities include local placements and overseas roles in Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan. Additionally, a vocational training program in collaboration with BBPVP Bandung is available for 480 participants.

In Pamekasan, East Java, the local government is hosting the Pamekasan Job Fair at the Gedung Bakorwil IV Madura. The event involves 22 companies providing 1,266 job openings for applicants ranging from elementary school graduates to university alumni. The initiative aims to facilitate direct recruitment and address the approximately 7,000 unemployed individuals currently recorded in the region.