IWIP Absorbs More Than 81,000 Indonesian Workers, Strengthens Local HR Empowerment
JAKARTA - PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP), an integrated nickel-based industrial area located in Central Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, recorded absorbing more than 81,000 Indonesian workers until early 2025. Since starting operations in August 2018, IWIP has been trying to continue to encourage regional economic growth through job creation and strengthening local human resource capacity (HR).
Of the total workforce absorbed, about 35 percent came from communities around the mining area, 40 percent from the North Maluku region, 21 percent from other Eastern Indonesia regions, and 5 percent others from various other regions in Indonesia.
General Manager of External Relations IWIP, Yudhi Santoso, said that the development of the nickel industry in the IWIP area has had a positive impact on improving the welfare of the surrounding community.
"IWIP gives priority to local communities in the recruitment process, as part of its commitment to community empowerment and sustainable development. We hope that community involvement in supporting this industry will continue to increase," said Yudhi, in a written statement, Thursday, June 12.
IWIP targets absorption of up to 100,000 workers by the beginning of 2026, along with project expansion and the construction of new industrial facilities in industrial areas. Furthermore, Yudi also emphasized the importance of developing the quality of human resources to support industrial competitiveness and sustainability.
"We have designed various training programs to equip employees and prospective workers with relevant skills," he added.
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Since 2019, IWIP has provided training to more than 57,000 employees, including training in various technical aspects, work safety, to operating heavy equipment, as well as mentoring strategic units such as Business Unit of FeNi and Power Plant.
IWIP also designed development programs for the younger generation, in order to prepare for a career in the national industrial sector. These programs include Weda Bay Scholarships for communities around the mining area, polytechnic development plans in industrial areas, sending outstanding students to foreign universities, as well as cooperation with universities in Indonesia. All of these efforts aim to produce skilled, competent, and ready-to-enter the world of work human resources.