Indonesia Launches Industrial Vocational Program in Partnership with Japanese Companies
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry has launched its first industrial vocational program in collaboration with Japanese companies Morimitsu Industry and Asia Africa Research Consulting and Investment (AAI). The initiative, designed to enhance the skills of Indonesian students in the industrial sector, marks a significant step in strengthening Indonesia-Japan industrial cooperation.
“Indonesia and Japan benefit greatly from cooperation in the industrial sector. Japan has a long history of supporting industrialization in Indonesia through investments in the manufacturing industry,” stated Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita on Tuesday. He highlighted the contributions of Morimitsu Industry, which specializes in shipbuilding with a focus on pipe processing and welding, and AAI, which is involved in sustainable business development across Asia, Africa, and Indonesia.
Head of the Industrial Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDMI), Masrokhan, announced that 40 students from ATI Makassar Polytechnic will participate in the first batch of the program. Beginning on September 24, these students will undergo a one-year training to enhance their Japanese language and cultural skills, as well as design and welding competencies, equivalent to a diploma-level program.
“Upon completing the one-year training, students will be offered a four-year work contract in Japan and will receive a Japanese-standard competency certificate,” Masrokhan explained, expressing optimism that this cooperation will produce skilled industrial workers to meet the needs of both partner companies, particularly in the area of welding through internships.
He further emphasized the ministry’s commitment to producing skilled industrial human resources, stating that the vocational education system includes 11 polytechnics, two community academies, and nine vocational schools in cities across Indonesia. These units have shown a high absorption rate of students into the industry, ensuring a well-prepared workforce for the country’s growing industrial sector.
This vocational collaboration with Japan is expected to significantly contribute to the development of Indonesia’s industrial human resources, fostering long-term growth in both countries.
