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vocational-schools

National 7 years ago

Indonesia focuses on polytechnics amid staggering skills gap

Indonesia has around 55 million skilled workers, or less than half of its 128 million-strong workforce.

Editorial 7 years ago

Mismatch between skills, jobs

Studies by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank on employment have concluded that what is acutely lacking in Indonesia is well-targeted vocational education.

National 7 years ago

SMK graduates encouraged to continue studies

Vocational high school (SMK) graduates are being encouraged to continue their studies at Gadjah Mada University’s Vocational School (SV UGM) amid the program’s current low enrollment.

National 8 years ago

RI vocational education system needs improvement

The government should overhaul Indonesia’s vocational education system so it is able to accommodate the demands of skilled workers in the country’s industries, a senior minister said.

News 8 years ago

NHI Bandung Institute of Tourism holds graduation ceremony for 502 students

Up to 35 percent of the graduates are said to have already secured a job in the tourism industry.

News 8 years ago

Tourism polytechnic graduates must be successful entrepreneurs: Minister

Currently, tourism takes the fourth place when it comes to foreign exchange contribution. Compared to other industries, tourism is valued at 9.3 percent while its growth is the highest with 13 percent.

Business 8 years ago

Retired skilled workers to revamp vocational schools as instructors

Industry Ministry secretary general Haris Munandar has introduced the Silver Hair Expert program, which allows retired skilled workers to become instructors at vocational schools (SMK), as part of government efforts to address the shortage of experienced teachers at such schools.

Opinion 8 years ago

Making vocational education great, for once

According to popular opinion here, vocational higher education institutions, such as polytechnics, come second after universities.

Business 8 years ago

Indonesia, Germany inch closer to partnership in vocational training

Indonesia and Germany have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to deepen their partnership in the field of technical and vocational education and training.

National 8 years ago

Vocational education key to competing globally: Minister

Education and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy praised the Industry Ministry’s initiative of launching a vocational education program for Central Java and Yogyakarta, saying it showed the latter’s responsiveness in tackling the challenges of increased global competition.

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