“This Migrant Center is an integrated vocational ecosystem offering skills training, language education, soft skills, financial literacy, national defense, and information services,” Karding said during the launch at UPI Bandung.
He said the center responds to rising overseas labor demand, citing Japan’s plan to open 639,000 jobs by 2025, with a preference for Indonesian workers.
“This is a chance we must seize by developing the right talent,” Karding said.
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He added the center will help improve migrant worker governance, aligning with government efforts to ensure all workers are registered and protected.
“Many problems arise from undocumented workers. Going forward, all overseas employment must follow proper procedures,” he said.
UPI Rector Didi Sukyadi said the center reflects the university’s commitment to supporting Indonesian migrant workers, including its own graduates.
The center is expected to serve as a model for government-university collaboration to strengthen the global competitiveness of Indonesian labor.
“UPI has over 50,000 students. We want them ready to compete globally, not just locally. This center is part of that vision,” he said.
UPI will also expand foreign language programs and offer certification, including Korean language testing, to support students aiming to work abroad.
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