Young People Are Demanded To Be More Creative In Facing Future Career Competition

Illustration of young people having to be creative in facing future career challenges (Freepic)

JAKARTA - In facing increasingly fierce career competition, young people are required to think creatively, innovatively, and adaptively. Creativity becomes an important capital to create opportunities, overcome challenges, and develop in a changing world of work.

With this ability, the younger generation is not only able to survive, but also excel in a global era full of competitions.

Starting in 2025, Creative Classroom Indonesia will hold its first program in Jakarta with the aim of creating creative and inclusive learning spaces. This program is here to support individuals who want to learn innovatively, develop themselves, expand networks, and find new opportunities.

With the theme 'Creative Shore', this activity took place at Dreamville Beach Club, Pantai Indah Kapuk 2, Jakarta. This program is planned to be a routine agenda to reach more young Indonesians in order to improve their skills and insights.

The first edition of Creative Classroom Indonesia was attended by almost 100 participants, the majority of young people. They can choose from eight classes that present more than ten experienced speakers in their respective fields. Topics covered include branding strategies, creative designs, to business. All sessions are delivered in a relaxed atmosphere that supports productive discussions.

Projection says Indonesia will be one of the five countries with the world's largest economies in 2045. The demographic bonus, with the dominance of productive age as much as 213 million people, is a great opportunity to achieve the vision of Golden Indonesia. The main key to realizing this vision is the development of creative Human Resources (HR), competent in technology, and able to compete globally.

"We want to build a creative and inclusive learning community, as well as encourage enthusiasm to continue to improve ourselves. Seeing the enthusiasm of participants in this inaugural program, we are optimistic that it can have a positive impact. We also thank the resource persons who have shared their knowledge and experience with the participants," Glenn Harrison, Head of Creative Classroom Indonesia in his statement to VOI.

The speakers involved have various backgrounds, ranging from young entrepreneurs, content creators, lawyers, academics, to senior professionals in the banking sector. Among them are Abibayu (Content Creator and VP Social Spread Enterprise) with the topic 'Elevating Your Business Through Social Media and Content'; Hutomo Joe (Meanwhile).

There is also Edward Rimba (UNTOLD), and Graciella Anastasia (VOC Studio) with discussions about Beyond the Market: Creating Unique Experiences & Opportunities; Sansiani Martin (Founder & CEO of Higher Purpose Agency) who discussed Craft Brands that Create Meanful Impact; and GUMBO (IP Character) regarding Building Imaginative & Interactive Brands with IP Characters.

In addition, Rohadi, M.Sn. (LSPDII), Dr. Maitri Widya Mutiara, S.Ds., MM (Head of Interior Design Program of Tarukanagara University), and Roni Timothy (VERSHOME) spoke about Designing Impactful Spaces for Businesses; Stephanie Regina (Founder of Haloka Group) discussing Building a Sustainable Brand through Brand Purpose; Erdia Christina, SH, MH (Legal Corporate Specialist and Founder of EFATA Law Firm) with the topic Legal Foundations for Creative Entrepreneur; as well as Santy Salim (Senior VP of one of the largest banks in Indonesia) with the theme Tax Storyteller: Master Taxes After Class.

We hope that the Creative Classroom Indonesia can give birth to more young Indonesians who are creative, dare to dream big, and continue to improve their competence. With superior human resources, we can compete in the global arena in various industries. In the future, we are committed to organizing this program regularly in an interesting format, reaching more individuals, and collaborating with various parties," concluded Roni Timothy, Founder of VERSHOME.