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        "id": 1670385,
        "msgid": "indonesian-government-backs-aceh-polytechnic-to-train-global-nurses-1775832656",
        "date": "2026-04-10 21:25:33",
        "title": "Indonesian government backs Aceh polytechnic to train global nurses",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government, through Deputy Minister Christina Aryani, has endorsed the Health Polytechnic in Aceh for its role in training nurses with international competencies, including English and Japanese language skills, to enhance their global employability. This support includes establishing Migrant Centers to provide structured guidance on overseas job opportunities and standards, in collaboration with the P2MI and Health Ministries. The initiative addresses strong international demand for skilled Indonesian health workers, building on the polytechnic's track record of placing graduates in countries like Japan, the UAE, and Germany, thereby bolstering the nation's migrant worker ecosystem.",
        "content": "<p>The support was conveyed by Deputy Minister Christina Aryani after\nvisiting the Health Polytechnic in Aceh on Thursday, according to an\nofficial statement released Friday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a strategic step, as students are equipped not only with\ntechnical competencies but also with foreign language skills such as\nEnglish and Japanese,\u201d Aryani said.<\/p>\n<p>She praised the institution\u2019s international classes in nursing and\nmidwifery, saying they help improve the overall quality of\ngraduates.<\/p>\n<p>Aryani said language proficiency is a key factor in increasing the\ncompetitiveness of Indonesian health workers so they can work overseas\nprofessionally and in line with regulations.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to strengthening language skills, the government is\npromoting the development of a structured placement ecosystem through\nthe establishment of Migrant Centers within polytechnics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis aligns with collaboration between the P2MI Ministry and the\nHealth Ministry, where the Aceh Health Polytechnic will become one of\nthe focal points for developing Migrant Centers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She added that such centers are essential to improve access to\ninformation on overseas job opportunities, requirements and competency\nstandards.<\/p>\n<p>The deputy minister said the initiative would reinforce the role of\neducational institutions as part of the broader system for preparing\nIndonesian migrant workers, particularly in the health sector.<\/p>\n<p>The polytechnic has already produced graduates working in countries\nincluding the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Qatar, Germany and\nTaiwan.<\/p>\n<p>Aryani said the government would continue to strengthen partnerships\nwith educational institutions to ensure graduates meet global labor\nmarket demands.<\/p>\n<p>She added that demand for skilled health workers remains strong\ninternationally, creating opportunities for Indonesian\nprofessionals.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia aims to send 300 nurses to Japan this\nyear<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Brunei finalize plan to place skilled\nnurses<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Katriana<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-government-backs-aceh-polytechnic-to-train-global-nurses-1775832656",
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