# Indonesian Manpower Ministry entrepreneurship and workforce > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-manpower-ministry-entrepreneurship-and-workforce > Updated: 2026-09-25T18:45:42.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli has focused on initiatives to support entrepreneurship and workforce readiness. Initially, the Minister emphasized the importance of communication skills and customer relationship management for the sustainability of self-employed workers. To support this, the Ministry of Manpower distributed business development capital to approximately 1,000 established workers and over 8,700 new entrepreneurs. Subsequently, the Minister’s efforts expanded to include regional support and vocational training. During a visit to Padang, West Sumatra, Yassierli promoted the fisheries sector as a means of local job creation and pledged workforce capacity assistance through the Vocational Training and Productivity Center (BPVP). Additionally, he highlighted the need for the younger generation to engage in reskilling and upskilling to adapt to digitalization, artificial intelligence, and the green economy. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Manpower Minister Yassierli promotes job creation and workforce adaptation in Padang Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli visited Padang to support fisheries-driven job creation and urged youth to prioritize reskilling to adapt to AI and digital shifts in the workforce. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manpower-minister-yassierli-promotes-job-creation-and-workforce-adaptation-in-padang ### 2026-09-04: Manpower Minister Yassierli emphasizes communication for entrepreneurs Manpower Minister Yassierli highlighted communication skills and customer relationship management as vital for entrepreneur success, alongside government capital assistance for self-employed workers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manpower-minister-yassierli-emphasizes-communication-for-entrepreneurs --- Cite as: Indonesian Manpower Ministry entrepreneurship and workforce. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-manpower-ministry-entrepreneurship-and-workforce