Apprenticeship in Japan

Apprenticeship in Japan

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Eight members of the
government-backed youth organization Karang Taruna will join an
apprenticeship program in Japan for three years.

"It is the first apprenticeship program for Karang Taruna, so
we must take the chance," the chairman of the South Kalimantan
Karang Taruna Communication Forum, Yuherli, told Antara Monday.

The apprenticeship program was the realization of an
intergovernmental agreement between Indonesian and Japan, Yuherli
said.

The first stage of the program will include 200 youths from 17
provinces, including eight youths from South Kalimantan.

"Before heading for Japan, the youths will join a three-month
course on Japanese culture and language in Bekasi, West Java,"
Yuherli said, adding that the eight were selected from 18 Karang
Taruna members.

The apprentices are Andriansyah, Syaifudin, Budiono, Yudi
Winarno, Rianto, Wahyu, Slamet Poewarto and Serta M Budi Santoso.

"They will be working for various companies and receive a
monthly salary of Rp 2 million," Yuherli said.

Without naming the companies, Yuherli said the apprentices
would receive certificates and working capital from the Japanese
companies. (sur)