Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) said the\ngovernment was preparing two options for Sekolah Rakyat graduates. After\ncompleting secondary education, they can choose to continue to\nuniversity or become skilled workers.<\/p>\n
Gus Ipul explained that, before moving on to the next stage, students\nmust first complete their education, from primary school through junior\nand senior secondary school.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I want to emphasise is the next stage. The President\u2019s\ndirection is clear: Sekolah Rakyat graduates must not be unemployed.\nThere are only two options: become skilled workers or continue to\nuniversity,\u201d Gus Ipul said, as quoted on the Social Affairs Ministry\u2019s\nwebsite on Saturday (24 October 2026).<\/p>\n
After completing senior secondary school, students have two choices.\nThose who wish to continue their education and meet the requirements can\nattend university with scholarship support.<\/p>\n
Students who choose to go straight into work will be directed to\nskills training suited to their interests and potential. Gus Ipul said\nthe Social Affairs Ministry had partnered with several ministries and\ninstitutions, including state-owned enterprises, to train students and\nstrengthen their skills.<\/p>\n
Gus Ipul also called on all relevant parties to work together to\nsupport Sekolah Rakyat, so that the goal of breaking the cycle of\npoverty through better access to education can be achieved.<\/p>\n
Sekolah Rakyat graduate wins scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n Putri, a graduate of Sekolah Rakyat Terintegrasi (SRT) 53 in\nPontianak, is an example of the programme\u2019s commitment to supporting its\ngraduates. She has been accepted into the Information Systems degree\nprogramme at Universitas Ary Ginanjar (UAG) ESQ Business School for the\n2026\/2027 academic year on a scholarship.<\/p>\n Putri is the daughter of a cemetery caretaker. She previously\nattended a vocational secondary school through Year 11, but financial\nconstraints prevented her from continuing into Year 12.<\/p>\n Putri eventually had the opportunity to return to school after\njoining Sekolah Rakyat. During her studies, she took an ESQ Corp DNA\nTalent test to identify her interests and potential from the outset.<\/p>\n Thirty-five other Sekolah Rakyat students have also received\nscholarships to UAG and ESQ Business School for 2027. Seven of them are\nexpected to be offered jobs suited to their talents.<\/p>\n Efforts to ensure access to education for everyone are not limited to\nPontianak. The government is also working to establish Sekolah Rakyat in\nother areas, including Makassar. The initiative includes the\ninauguration of 100 Sekolah Rakyat schools in Makassar on Wednesday (28\nOctober 2026).<\/p>\n The permanent buildings will symbolise the government\u2019s commitment to\nproviding children from disadvantaged families with suitable places to\nlearn and a clear path towards the future.<\/p>\n The inauguration of the 100 Sekolah Rakyat schools can also be\nwatched via a live stream on detikcom. The government hopes that more\nequal access to education will continue to make a tangible difference to\nthe nation\u2019s future.<\/p>",
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