Manpower Minister Affirms Commitment to Inclusivity in National Internship Programme

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, has reaffirmed the commitment to ensuring that the National Internship Programme (MagangHub) remains inclusive for all prospective participants, including fresh university graduates with disabilities.

“We also want to provide equal opportunities, as it is our duty at the Ministry of Manpower to provide services that offer equal access for everyone,” stated Minister Yassierli during a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday.

He noted that for the implementation of the 2025 National Internship Programme, the Ministry of Manpower will open specific quotas for participants with disabilities.

“Alhamdulillah, although the numbers are still limited, we want those opportunities to be available to our younger university graduates who are disabled or have disabilities,” he said.

Furthermore, Yassierli explained that the Ministry of Manpower is employing an affirmative approach and collaborating with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) to identify potential participants with disabilities for the 2025 programme.

“Some are indeed part of our affirmative measures to participate in the internship programme. Within the Ministry of Manpower itself, we already have several interns with disabilities,” the Minister added.

In addition to inclusive participation, Yassierli stated that the Ministry is also encouraging the equitable distribution of the National Internship Programme in terms of both geographical regions and fields of study.

“Regarding the distribution of interns in the first cohort, most are still located on Java, and more specifically in Jakarta,” said the Minister.

“Secondly, regarding the distribution of study programmes from the participants’ backgrounds, we also intend to provide equal opportunities in the future,” he added.

Meanwhile, the first phase of the 2022 National Internship Programme is planned to commence next July, with an initial target of approximately 50,000 participants. Subsequent phases will be implemented gradually until the national target of 150,000 participants is met.