BPVP prepares electrical training for Aceh disaster victims

Banda Aceh (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Manpower, through the Banda Aceh Vocational Training and Productivity Centre (BPVP), in collaboration with the NGO Institut Hijau Indonesia, is preparing electrical installation vocational training for disaster survivors in North Aceh Regency.

“The Institut Hijau Indonesia NGO wishes to establish electrical installation training for disaster victims in North Aceh, and they will be collaborating with us,” said the Head of BPVP Banda Aceh, Rahmad Faisal, in Banda Aceh on Thursday.

He stated that during a recent audience with the NGO, it was noted that the activity planned for this year involves electrical training for disaster victims.

However, he added that the technical implementation is still being discussed, meaning BPVP is still assessing the suitability of the programme based on the specific needs of the disaster-affected community.

“We have provided input, and we may hold another meeting via Zoom with the NGO’s headquarters in Jakarta to match this programme,” he said.

“We are currently assessing the needs of the community—whether they require training alone or direct employment. This is to ensure our intervention is appropriate,” he added.

During the session, Rahmad also emphasised that providing vocational training programmes for the public, particularly for disaster victims, is an obligation that must be fulfilled by the government, specifically the Ministry of Manpower.

To date, the Ministry of Manpower has provided various forms of assistance to disaster survivors, including construction training for independent workers, labour-intensive programmes, and entrepreneurship training.

“The Ministry itself has implemented many initiatives. Before the recent Eid al-Adha, we conducted entrepreneurship training for disaster victims in Pidie Jaya and provided business assistance of Rp2.5 million to each participant,” concluded Rahmad Faisal.