Telkom Sends 89 Employees To Top 50 World Class Universities

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JAKARTA - SOEs engaged in information and communication technology services (ICT) and telecommunications networks, PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) recorded sending 89 employees to top 50 world-class universities, including in the United States, such as Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, and New York University.

Several others have also been successfully accepted into the best universities in the UK, such as the University of Oxford, University College London, The University of Manchester, or The University of Edinburgh.

"Learning at world-class universities can provide our staff with the skills and additional qualifications needed in work," said Scholarship Program Manager of PT Telkom Indonesia Yuannita Sari in a press release, quoted from Antara, Monday, May 29.

Yuannita said intensive and focused academic programs will help employees deepen their understanding of specific fields and develop relevant skills. This can improve the quality of staff performance and make a positive contribution to the company's progress and benefits for the Indonesian nation.

To assist in the application process, Telkom also appointed a higher education consulting firm, Crimson Education, to guide PT Telkom employees to prepare to continue their education abroad.

"The support provided by Crimson Education includes profiling, organizing workshops related to admission preparations, starting from the preparation of statements, simulations of interviews and consultations 1 on 1 with strategic Crampson Education which has a background from leading universities in the world," said Yuannita.

Marketing and Strategic Partnership Director of Indonesia at Crimson Education Vanya Sunanto added that there are several reasons why companies send their staff to study at world-class universities.

"First, so that staff get deep skills and knowledge. World-class universities offer brilliant academic programs and focus on certain areas," he said.

Vanya ensures that well-trained staff, after obtaining adequate education, can make a greater contribution and provide better results for the company.

Second, innovation and competitive excellence. By introducing staff to new discovery-oriented academic environments, companies can encourage creativity, innovative thinking, and new discoveries in the world of work. This provides a competitive advantage for companies in the industry that are constantly changing and growing rapidly.

Third, sending staff to world-class universities provides opportunities to establish useful relationships, expand contact networks, and take advantage of opportunities for collaboration with experts and leaders in various fields around the world.

Fourth, participating in programs at world-class universities provides learning experience from the best experts in their fields, engages in challenging research projects, and gain valuable insight. This can improve individual qualifications and values, as well as assist in future career progress.

Fifth, improve the image of the company. Companies that send staff to study at world-class universities can improve their image and reputation. This demonstrates the company's commitment to employee development and excellence in its work.

Good image can help companies attract the best talent, build relationships with business partners, and gain the trust of customers and other stakeholders.

Every year, leading universities in the US and UK receive thousands of applications from outstanding students around the world, but only a small part is accepted. Universities will assess prospective students holistically, so they get the best students who will bring the torch of this knowledge to their respective countries.