JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto instructed the strengthening of the vocational education sector as the government's main strategy in creating Human Resources (HR) that are ready to work, both at home and abroad. This policy is part of the government's efforts to alleviate poverty and overcome the high unemployment rate.
Vocational education, which happens to be the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture as Chair of the Steering Committee, will be a top priority in this sector," said Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, after a Limited Meeting with the President at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Synchronization Of Supply And Labor Demand
Pratikno explained that the main focus is on matching or matching the supply side of the education sector and the demand side in the labor sector.
"So, how do we match the supply side in the education sector with demand side in the labor sector, both domestic and foreign workers," he said.
The preparation of this workforce covers all levels of need, from lower levels to high levels of technology in the country, as well as preparations for migrant workers.
Technical Skills And Foreign Languages
In addition to technical capabilities, vocational schools are also targeted to provide other capabilities, including mastery of foreign languages and cultural recognition.
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According to Pratikno, this preparation was carried out in a synergistic manner and involved many ministries. "This is not talking about supply side in the education sector, but also demand side in the labor sector. That is the most important assignment, it is part of poverty alleviation," he explained.
Revitalization Of Vocational Schools And Budget Freeness
On the same occasion, the Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin), confirmed that education is one of the main strategies to break the chain of poverty.
Cak Imin emphasized that the government will increase the number of training and vocational education to encourage high school and vocational alumni to be absorbed by the labor market more quickly.
"We will involve state training centers, the government has, as well as private work training centers to be absorbed with the needs of the labor market," said Cak Imin.
Furthermore, President Prabowo has ordered the revitalization of vocational schools and directed the national education curriculum to be oriented towards preparing the world of work. Cak Imin added that the President even gave flexibility in using the state budget in order to increase the capacity of vocational education and formal education in general.
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