Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Higher Education, Science, and Technology Ministry forged collaboration with Australia’s RMIT University to strengthen vocational education, tertiary education, and industrial capacity in support of the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
Together with the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, the two institutions co-organized a discussion themed “Shaping Indonesia’s Workforce: Connecting Education, Skills, and Industry.”
Director of Transformative Learning Strategy and Systems Ardi Findyartini said in a statement here on Thursday that the ministry recognizes that shaping a better future for Indonesia requires producing adaptive talent with adequate communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
“Stronger collaboration between the government, educational institutions, and industries will help ensure that learning remains relevant and graduates are better prepared to join the workforce,” she stated.
Findyartini argued that skilled and adaptive workers would form the foundation for Indonesia to stimulate sustainable economic growth, which in turn is essential to achieving its vision of ushering in a golden age by its centennial year in 2045.
To that end, she said Indonesia needs to foster an educational system that is more responsive to industrial needs and national objectives, enabling students to balance practical and academic competencies.
Her statement aligns with a policy by the Ministry of National Development Planning that designates human resource and education reforms as the cornerstone of the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
Meanwhile, RMIT Indonesia Director Tantia Dian Permata Indah observed that the country is in need of a more integrated educational framework, placing an emphasis on stronger support for vocational education.
“We understand that an interconnected tertiary education system can better meet the needs of today’s students and employers while supporting national goals,” she said.
Indah underlined the importance of enhancing the relevance of learning to industry and enabling talent to transition between careers across fields amid evolving job market dynamics.
As an example, she pointed out that RMIT University supports a tertiary education system that connects higher education institutions with industries and authorities.
She highlighted the university’s Earn and Learn program, noting that it enables students to pursue both earnings and qualifications as full-time employees at partner businesses and institutions.
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Translator: B. Ferdiansyah, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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