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    "data": {
        "id": 1701414,
        "msgid": "ugm-expert-backs-internship-programme-for-job-seekers-1777186291",
        "date": "2026-04-26 13:22:24",
        "title": "UGM expert backs internship programme for job seekers",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A Universitas Gadjah Mada expert has praised the Indonesian government's National Internship Programme for 2025, which has engaged nearly 12,000 participants across 1,185 companies, helping to combat unemployment among recent graduates by providing work experience and certifications. The programme, running from October 2025 to April 2026, offers certificates to completers and participation acknowledgements for shorter terms, with hopes to expand to 25,000 participants. While not all interns are guaranteed jobs, the initiative enhances employability, and experts urge companies to consider recruiting based on their needs.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThat is good news. The government deserves appreciation for\nproviding internships for around 11,000 participants. This number could\nbe increased further,\u201d he said on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Effendi said the program helps address unemployment among new\ngraduates entering the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Although not all participants are absorbed into companies after\ncompleting the program, they gain work experience and certification that\ncan support future job applications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis program helps because participants receive certificates and\ndevelop specific skills that can support their job search,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed hope that the program could expand to reach up to 25,000\nparticipants in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Effendi also encouraged companies to recruit interns after the\nprogram ends, although such recruitment should remain based on each\ncompany\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Manpower Minister Yassierli officially closed the first\nphase of the 2025 National Internship Program, which ran from October\n20, 2025, to April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry is currently calculating how many participants will be\nrecruited by companies after completing the six-month internship.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ministry, the program involved 1,185 companies and\n5,267 mentors, with nearly 12,000 active participants.<\/p>\n<p>Participants who complete six months receive certificates, while\nthose joining for more than three months receive certificates of\nparticipation.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Govt targets regional inclusion in national internship\nexpansion<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to expand internship program coverage:\nminister<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Putu Indah Savitri, Katriana<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ugm-expert-backs-internship-programme-for-job-seekers-1777186291",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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