Moeldoko Affirms Benefits Of Pre-Employment Cards For The Young Generation

Dr. Moeldoko had a dialogue with the Implementing Management of the Pre-Employment Card PMO, at MNC Tower, Sirih Garden, Jakarta, Tuesday (28/2). (KSP)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko assessed that the Pre-Employment Card program has proven to provide new hope for young people, especially those who will enter the world of work. Because, through Pre-Employment Cards, recipients have a great opportunity to get jobs, and create new jobs, through various trainings.

Whoever is the leader in the future should see that the Pre-Employment Card is a factor for bringing young children to compete in the world of work. With pre-employment cards, young people are prepared because when they take work interviews, they will be asked what their abilities and experiences are," said Moeldoko, during a meeting and dialogue with the Implementing Management of Pre-Employment Card PMOs, at MNC Tower, Sirih Gardens, Jakarta, Tuesday, February 28.

In the dialogue, which was directly guided by the Executive Director of Pre-Employment PMO Management, Denni P. Purbasari, Moeldoko expressed his appreciation for the performance of all the implementers of the Pre-Employment Card PMO.

According to him, with a limited number of Human Resources (HR), namely 150 people, the Pre-Employment Card PMO has been able to prove that the Pre-Employment Card has extraordinary implications for the world of work in Indonesia. In fact, the Pre-Employment Card institution is currently recognized internationally.

"Without your presence and involvement, I make sure the Pre-Employment Card is not like it is now. The Pre-Employment Card has found the ideal form, and can be an example of public service in the future," he said.

Moeldoko, who is also the Deputy Chair of the Job Creation Committee, also emphasized the importance of implementing the Pre-Employment Card PMO to monitor and evaluate selected job training institutions. Moreover, currently using a normal scheme.

In addition, he also advised that the implementers of the Pre-Employment Card PMO continue to innovate in providing services to potential beneficiaries, even though the work and entrepreneurship competency development program aimed at job seekers is not yet certain whether it will continue or not after 2024.

What you are fighting for is the fate of young Indonesians, who are currently anxious, worried, and confused because they have not found a job. So still provide the best service through various innovations,

On the same occasion, Executive Director of Pre-Employment Card Program Implementation Denni P. Purbasari hopes that Moeldoko's support so that Prakerja can become a trendsetter for large-scale government programs from ministries/agencies.

"For example, in designing program sites. Pre-employment shows that it is not a taboo thing to display a user friendly website for its users," said Denni.

For information, as one of the government's strategic efforts to encourage increased labor force competence, the Pre-Employment Card program has now succeeded in reaching 16.4 million beneficiaries.

The high enthusiasm of the community has made the government resume the program in 2023, with a target of up to 1 million recipients. In the initial stage, the budget will be allocated IDR 2.67 trillion with a target of 595 people. While the remaining target is 405 people, the government proposes an additional budget requirement of IDR 1.7 trillion.

The implementation of the Pre-Employment Card is regulated in three regulations. Namely, Presidential Decree No. 76/2020 and Permenko for the Economy No. 3/2020 concerning Development of Work Competency through the Pre-Employment Card Program, as well as PMK No. 35/2020 concerning Procedures for Allocation, Budgeting, Disbursement, Accountability of Pre-Employment Card Funds.