"We are open to Japanese companies investing in training centers in Indonesia. We're even ready to provide land for their development," Karding said in a statement on Friday.
The remarks followed his meeting with the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyoukai) in Tokyo, held in collaboration with the Indonesia Business Council.
Karding explained that his ministry is currently building an integrated training ecosystem to prepare a globally competitive skilled workforce.
He believes that Japan's involvement in the process of mapping job sectors and developing curriculum would be an important step in aligning training with the country's industrial standards.
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"We want the entire training process to use a Japanese curriculum, so that the output truly aligns with the needs of industry in Japan," Karding said.
During the meeting, Karding also encouraged cooperation in the preparation of training standards by the Japan Association of Corporate Executives.
He hopes Japan can open more intensive communication channels between the Indonesian government and Japanese companies experiencing labor shortages.
"We also ask for support so that member companies know that Indonesia is ready to provide skilled workers for various sectors in need," he said.
As part of strengthening bilateral relations, Karding also proposed that Indonesia and Japan jointly host an international employment symposium.
Karding said such forums are important to demonstrate to the world that both countries are committed to building a strong and inclusive employment future.
"Perhaps we should also consider co-hosting a symposium to show the world that Japan and Indonesia are working together to design the future of employment," he stressed.
P2MI Ministry aims for such cooperation to expand Indonesian workers' access to Japan's growing formal sectors, such as elderly care, manufacturing, hospitality, and modern agriculture.
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