BPPP Ambon collaborates with Japan to prepare quality human resources
The Ambon Fisheries Training and Extension Centre (BPPP) is collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen the capacity of marine and fisheries human resources, aiming to prepare Indonesian workers capable of competing in the Japanese labour market.
Head of BPPP Ambon Abubakar said in Ambon on Saturday that the collaboration is part of efforts to expand access and improve the competence of fisheries sector workers, particularly from eastern Indonesia.
“This cooperation is not only to improve skills, but also to prepare human resources so they have competence and Japanese language ability, giving them the opportunity to work in Japan,” said Abubakar.
He explained that the JICA and BPPP Ambon cooperation project is scheduled to run from 2026 with several focus areas, ranging from developing Japanese language skills and strengthening training facilities to establishing a support system for prospective workers.
According to him, one of the steps being taken is preparing a Japanese language laboratory at BPPP Ambon, which will serve as a learning centre as well as support the certification process for Japanese language proficiency for prospective workers in eastern Indonesia.
“From this year until the next three years, this cooperation will be strengthened. JICA will support the development of Japanese language facilities at BPPP Ambon, including the provision of equipment and expert assistance,” he said.
Abubakar said BPPP Ambon had previously received a visit from a JICA Expert Team as the initial stage of project implementation. The visit aimed to assess the available facilities, identify challenges, and map out the needs for programme development.
“So this starts with a needs assessment. We want the programme to be built truly in accordance with the conditions and needs of BPPP Ambon and the prospective workers who will take part in the training,” he said.
JICA is also placing experts to support the learning process and the capacity development of instructors. BPPP Ambon is preparing instructors and teaching staff to take part in improving their Japanese language skills so that they can support the implementation of training on an ongoing basis.
Abubakar mentioned that BPPP Ambon has currently prepared two instructors and two teachers from SUPM Waiheru to take part in Japanese language learning until November 2026.
“Those being prepared are expected to become teachers and support the Japanese language certification process, so that we have local human resources capable of continuing this programme,” he said.
He assessed that the cooperation with Japan holds strategic significance for Maluku because the region has a substantial education and workforce base in marine and fisheries.
“We want graduates from Maluku to be not only ready to work domestically, but also to have greater opportunities to fill labour needs abroad,” said Abubakar.
Abubakar said facility strengthening will continue until 2027 through government support and collaboration with various parties.