"One of the ways to prepare a skilled workforce is through vocational and productivity training," he said during the opening of a training program for people with disabilities at Banda Aceh BPVP in Banda Aceh, Aceh, on Thursday.
He explained that the BPVPs operated by his ministry have many training facilities as well as certification programs to prepare a skilled workforce and competent youth.
"My visit to the Banda Aceh BPVP is intended to ensure the training center is utilized maximally to train Aceh residents, helping them to have competencies and compete in the job market," he remarked.
According to him, the training programs offered at BPVPs must be adjusted to the developments of the job market to ensure the participants have the competencies that are relevant to today’s world.
The minister further said that all the training centers must be production hubs of the best talents in various fields.
He also asked that cooperation and collaboration with all stakeholders be expanded to enhance people's skills not only to work in industries but also to become entrepreneurs.
"I ask that business management topics be included in every training program so that the participants can also become entrepreneurs," he said.
With the enthusiasm shown by Aceh residents, Minister Yassierli also expressed optimism that the competencies obtained from the training can help improve the residents’ welfare and boost the regional economy.
On the same occasion, Director of Vocational Training Institutional Development at the Ministry of Manpower, Andri Susila, said that the Banda Aceh BPVP has a total of 12 training specializations.
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Translator: M Ifdhal, Raka Adji
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