"(This is), so that graduates can be good at adjusting to the dynamics of the economy that has a changing structure and job market landscape," Director of Religion, Education, and Culture at Bappenas Amich Alhumami noted during the event titled “Development Talk Series IX: Building Friendly and Characterful Education Towards 2045 Golden Indonesia” here on Tuesday.
Alhumami emphasized that graduates should possess at least two skills -- transferable skills and transformative competencies -- to make it easier for them to enter the world of work.
According to Alhumami, the two sets of skills, encompassing critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, leadership, and communication -- can be used in various industries and career paths.
He noted that in addition to equipping students with several skills, the country's education system should emphasize character building that aims to strengthen identity, personality, mentality, integrity, ethics, and cooperation.
Character building education can develop the students’ spirit of nationalism and patriotism, he added.
"The productive ones can enrich themselves with knowledge and skills, so that they can become productive and competent citizens," he explained.
Furthermore, character building can be conducted through understanding and practicing religious values; developing art; aiming for cultural, sports achievements; thriving in literacy culture: and strengthening the role of the family.
Educational institutions must also be free from violence and bullying, so students can study optimally.
According to Alhumami, a developed and strong economy can only rely on residents, with a high level of education, health, science, and innovation mastery.
If members of the nation’s generation have a high level of education and health, then they can develop themselves optimally, thereby contributing to the economy towards an advanced Indonesia.
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