Jakarta \u2013 Bridging university theory with industry needs is a\nparticular challenge for students before they enter the workforce. In\nthe plantation sector, this cannot be learnt solely from books and\nclassrooms; it also requires direct experience in the field.<\/p>\n
PTPN I (Persero) is therefore opening up learning opportunities\nthrough work-placement and internship programmes across various areas of\nits business.<\/p>\n
PTPN I President Director Abdul Rivai Ras said the company was very\nopen to students seeking to develop their skills while gaining\nfirst-hand experience of the workplace.<\/p>\n
As a state-owned enterprise, PTPN I also has a responsibility to\nsupport the development of young Indonesian talent and bring academic\ndisciplines into line with the needs of the relevant industries, he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
\u201cUniversities need a good, systematic bridge to the world of work.\nThe gap between higher education and industry requirements needs to be\naddressed through relevant practical experience,\u201d Abdul Rivai said in a\nstatement on Friday (23 October 2026).<\/p>\n
He said the large demand for workers needed to be matched by\ngraduates\u2019 readiness and capabilities. Collaboration between education\nand industry was therefore important to ensure students gain skills\nsuited to workplace needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe country needs a large number of jobs. However, the skills of new\ngraduates are sometimes not fully aligned with industry requirements. We\nneed a mechanism to bridge the two. That is why PTPN I is open to\naccepting students for work placements and internships across our\nvarious business areas,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
PTPN I\u2019s operations include crop management, plantation maintenance,\nprocessing plantation products, marketing and corporate management,\nproviding learning opportunities across a range of disciplines.<\/p>\n
Agronomy, soil science, chemistry, agricultural engineering,\nmechanical engineering, information technology, human resources\nmanagement, accounting, finance and agrarian law are all relevant to the\ncompany\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cPTPN I\u2019s business involves many disciplines. The challenges facing\nthe plantation industry are also extensive, from accounting for weather\nconditions to understanding changes in market preferences. All of this\nrequires knowledge, precision and the ability to apply them at work,\u201d\nAbdul Rivai said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/state-owned-enterprise-opens-internship-and-work-placement-opportunities-to-align-university-theory-with-1792770631", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }