Manpower Minister Yassierli has confirmed the continuation of the\nNational Internship Programme in 2026, with a quota of 150,000\nparticipants set to commence on 10 August 2026 for a duration of six\nmonths. The Ministry of Manpower is also promoting the equitable\ndistribution of the internship programme by encouraging businesses and\nindustries in the regions to participate in the national scheme.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the Ministry is pushing for improved workforce\ncompetency to face the disruption of the digital economy by\ncollaborating with universities to develop digital-related majors. The\nMinistry is also bolstering the role of vocational training centres to\nenhance the skills of prospective workers, promoting digital competency\nin the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through reskilling and\nupskilling.<\/p>\n
The Manpower Minister also addressed the issue of outsourced workers,\nwhich is currently considered excessive, where a number of core job\ntypes are outsourced with unclear contracts, resulting in wages below\nthe proper level and a lack of career clarity. Consequently, the\ngovernment is working with employers and trade unions regarding\nrestrictions.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Manpower continues to drive various efforts to build\nan adaptive employment ecosystem through a number of strategies,\nincluding improving the skills and competencies of prospective workers\nin cooperation with universities. In addition, it is developing the SIAP\nKERJA platform, which connects job seekers with companies looking for\nworkers.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/strengthening-the-employment-ecosystem-through-the-siap-kerja-platform-1783227040", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }