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Vocational training and employment initiatives in Indonesia

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In September 2026, PT Jababeka Infrastruktur expanded its Jababeka Community Acceleration Class (JClass) program in Bekasi Regency, involving 18 industrial tenants to bridge skills gaps for vocational graduates. The ~~program, which has reached eight schools including SMK Garuda Nusantara,~~ program features three tracks: Career Acceleration, Digital Acceleration, and Entrepreneur Acceleration. ~~Partners such as PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk and PT Komatsu Undercarriage Indonesia assist in developing curricula to align with industry needs.~~ By October 2026, national efforts intensified as the Ministry of Manpower opened registration for the 6th Batch of the National Vocational Training (PVN) ~~program~~ program, which includes free training in fields such as garment making and ~~PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk launched its BRILiaN Future Leader Program.~~ barista skills in Riau. To ~~enhance inclusive employment,~~ address workforce displacement, the Ministry ~~announced~~ launched a ~~specialized Vocational Training Center (BLK) in Bekasi, West Java, for persons with disabilities, featuring ramps, lifts,~~ competency-based training program targeting 50,000 workers affected by layoffs between 2024 and ~~specialized labs.~~ 2026. This ~~dedicated Disability Training Center, located within the BBPVP complex, is targeted~~ initiative, which requires applicants to ~~begin operations in 2027 as a pilot project offering programs in IT, call center operations, barista training, sewing, and automotive mechanics. Between January~~ verify layoff status via official documents or self-declaration, covers sectors like digital marketing and ~~October 2026,~~ hydroponic installation across 21 vocational training centers. Concurrently, the Ministry ~~reported training 1,041 individuals~~ is developing a KEK Skills Ecosystem within Special Economic Zones to integrate industry needs with ~~disabilities, many of whom have already secured employment or started independent enterprises. In mid-October 2026,~~ four-month training programs. Furthering workforce development, the ~~Ministry furthered these efforts by launching~~ government is advancing the ~~second batch~~ National Internship Program (MagangHub), setting participant quotas of the Tailor Made Training (TMT) program in Sukabumi, West Java, offering 100 vocational packages to 1,600 participants. Concurrently, officials emphasized that training must prioritize practical competency over mere certification. Deputy 100,000 for 2025 and 150,000 for 2026. Minister of Manpower ~~Afriansyah Noor stated~~ Yassierli emphasized that ~~competency certification for State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN)~~ internships must ~~be based~~ focus on ~~“actual ability,” requiring clear standards~~ competency enhancement and ~~competent assessors. Minister Yassierli echoed this during~~ must not be used to replace regular employees. Additionally, the Ministry is exploring a ‘teaching factory’ partnership with Universitas Harkat Negeri in Tegal to simulate industrial environments. To enhance inclusive employment, a specialized Disability Training Center in Bekasi ~~orientation for 14,688 PVN participants, urging them~~ is targeted to ~~build portfolios that demonstrate “real-world capability” rather than relying on certificates alone.~~ begin operations in 2027.

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