Job training program in Japan pays off<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The industrial apprenticeship program for young
\nIndonesians in Japan is paying dividends, not only for Indonesia
\nbut also for the Japanese companies, it was disclosed yesterday.<\/p>\n
Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief yesterday met with 124
\nIndonesians, who recently returned from Japan after completing
\ntheir two-year apprenticeships, at his office to review the
\nprogram.<\/p>\n
Latief said the apprentices studied the Japanese corporate
\nculture, one of the key elements behind the Japanese industrial
\nsuccess story.<\/p>\n
This is in addition to learning and developing skills in their
\nrespective areas of expertise, he pointed out.<\/p>\n
But more than that, the government was encouraged by the
\npositive response from the Japanese companies which provided the
\nindustrial training program, Director General for Training and
\nProductivity Affairs Andi M. Sangaji, who was present at the
\nmeeting, said.<\/p>\n
The Japanese companies have asked for more Indonesian
\ntrainees, Sangaji said.<\/p>\n
"This program will continue because it is bringing numerous
\nadvantages both to the apprentices and the Japanese companies,"
\nLatief said.<\/p>\n
The apprenticeship program was launched two years ago, jointly
\nsponsored by the ministry and the Japanese Association for
\nInternational Manpower Development of Small- and Medium-scale
\nCompanies.<\/p>\n
Some 2,000 Indonesians, selected from high schools and
\ntechnical high schools, were sent to take part in the program.
\nBefore leaving for Japan, they were given a three-month
\nintensive course of the Japanese language.<\/p>\n
"The apprentices should share their experiences and knowledge
\nwith fellow workers when they begin working in Indonesia," Latief
\nsaid. "They should show the working ethos and discipline that
\nthey have learned in Japan."<\/p>\n
One of the returning apprentices, Marwan, 23, said he learned
\na lot from the program.<\/p>\n
Marwan, who was employed at a pipe manufacturing company in
\nOsaka, said he plans to open a pipe system service in his home
\ntown in Palembang, South Sumatra.<\/p>\n
He said he managed to save Rp 20 million from bonuses and
\nwages he received during his training in Japan. "The money will
\nbe enough for the first capital outlay."<\/p>\n
Besides receiving three-month bonuses and monthly payments,
\nthe apprentices were given certificates in recognition of their
\nskill at the end of the program.<\/p>\n
"With the certificate, I can also seek work with Japanese
\ncompanies in Indonesia," Marwan said. (rms)<\/p>",
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