Deputy Minister: National Internship Programme Sharpens Graduates' Competencies

Through MagangHub, participants not only gain competency reinforcement in their specific fields of expertise but also hone various skills increasingly required in the professional world, stated the Deputy Minister of Manpower, Afriansyah Noor.

“Through MagangHub, participants do not only obtain competency reinforcement according to their field of expertise, but also sharpen various skills that are increasingly needed in the world of work, such as communication skills, leadership, creativity, digital literacy, emotional intelligence, and work ethic,” Afriansyah said in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.

Furthermore, he stated that this programme serves as a strategic instrument to bridge the gap between the competencies of university graduates and the requirements of the business and industrial sectors.

According to Afriansyah, the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation has rapidly altered the employment landscape. Therefore, learning systems must not only focus on mastering theory but also provide direct experience through practical application within a work environment.

“This programme is designed to prepare university graduates to be more ready to enter the labour market, equipped with competencies that meet industrial needs,” the Deputy Minister added.

Afriansyah further noted that the government is continuously improving the quality of the National Internship programme through various enhancements, including expanding access for professional education graduates, providing the benefits of competency certification through the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP), and strengthening partnerships with the business and industrial sectors.

“Let us make internships a collective movement to produce an Indonesian workforce that is competent, productive, characterised, and ready to face future challenges,” he said.

Additionally, the Ministry of Manpower is committed to establishing cooperation with various relevant stakeholders, including the business and industrial sectors, as well as universities.

One such collaboration is with the Corporate University of the National Institute of Public Administration (LAN) to increase participants’ job readiness through the development of competencies and soft skills required in the workplace.

The strengthening of the National Internship programme is being realised through the