Labour Minister Invites Young Generation to Strengthen Competitiveness Through Three Key Aspects

Jakarta—Labour Minister Yassierli has called on young people to strengthen their competitiveness through three main aspects within the “triple readiness” concept, which encompasses technical skills, soft skills, and market entry readiness (understanding the dynamics of the global job market).

“Faced with these three challenges, technical skills and soft skills alone are insufficient. Young people must possess market entry readiness—the ability to understand the dynamics of the global job market,” Yassierli stated in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He emphasised that these three forms of readiness are crucial because the world of work is facing global uncertainty, increasingly intense international competition, and massive technological disruption.

In such circumstances, young people must be more adaptable to avoid falling behind as they enter the workforce, whilst being able to capitalise on new opportunities that emerge.

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are no longer merely auxiliary tools but have fundamentally transformed how industries operate and develop.

“This phenomenon has triggered a surge in demand for high-skilled labour. Companies are now seeking human resources who not only can operate technology, but are also skilled at designing, managing, and collaborating with AI systems,” he said.

Yassierli noted that eight of 11 core skills predicted to be highly sought after by 2030 are human skills, emphasising cognitive, social, and self-management capabilities that differentiate humans amid rapid technological advancement.

These essential human skills include curiosity and lifelong learning; motivation and self-awareness; empathy and active listening; and talent management.