Minister of Manpower: National Internship opens opportunities for participants to be recruited as employees

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Minister of Manpower (Menaker) Yassierli said the National Internship programme in industry not only provides work experience for fresh graduates but also opens opportunities to be recruited as employees. In a statement in Jakarta on Friday, the internship participants who have competencies and good performance have a strong prospect of being eyed by the host company. Not a few companies become interested in recruiting interns because they already know their capabilities after six months. ‘Because for companies, finding candidates is not easy. So when a participant has been here for six months, then why would the company look elsewhere if the specifications are met because recruiting new people may not be well-known, and trial and error could be costly for the company,’ he said. Menaker explained that the internship programme benefits both sides. For participants, internships provide real work experience, certificates, allowances, and opportunities to build professional networks. For companies, the programme provides benefits including the interns’ allowances paid by the government and the ability to identify the best candidates who will be recruited after the internship. ‘This shows again what we hope: that internships give fresh graduates real work experience and a range of experiences, and thankfully this has materialised,’ said Menaker. He hopes the programme can continue to develop so more university graduates gain work experience in the industrial world. Therefore, he asked participants to make the most of the internship opportunity. ‘Do not waste this opportunity. Show that you are capable, diligent, and dedicated. Ensure that after completing six months of internship you are truly ready to enter the world of work,’ said Yassierli. Meanwhile, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) Production Director Dena Herdiana said that in 2025 the company will receive 134 interns consisting of 86 men and 48 women from various educational backgrounds and areas of expertise. He noted that through the programme participants not only gain work experience but also develop competencies, industry insights, and professional character that will be important in entering the world of work. ‘We believe the synergy between industry and government is the key to creating human resources that are excellent and capable of competing at a global level,’ said Dena.