Kolaka sends 25 locals to study in China to forge superior human resources

The Kolaka Regency Government, Southeast Sulawesi, has sent 25 local residents to China to study Mandarin and immerse themselves in professional work ethics as part of an effort to develop superior and globally competitive human resources.

Speaking in Kolaka on Friday, the Regent of Kolaka, Amri, stated that this programme represents the local government’s commitment to improving the quality of the local workforce amidst rapid investment and industrialisation within the region’s mining sector.

“We are in the midst of rapid investment development. The need for a workforce possessing international competence will become increasingly vital in the future,” said Amri during the departure ceremony for the Mandarin language programme participants in Kolaka.

He explained that the participants were selected through a rigorous process from approximately 200 applicants, undergoing various stages including academic selection, interviews, and health examinations.

He further clarified that the programme is funded through a collaboration between the Kolaka Regency Regional Budget (APBD) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from PT Indonesia Pomalaa Industry Park (IPIP).

The local government has allocated approximately Rp672 million from the APBD to cover the living expenses of these local youths during their six-month stay in China.

“This uses the APBD; this is the people’s money returning to you as the people. I hope this can be well-accounted for by upholding the good name of both your families and the region,” he added.