Ministry of Manpower Prepares Skilled Workforce for "Green Jobs" Sector, Including EVs

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor stated that the government is striving to prepare competent workers to fill the needs of the green jobs industry in Indonesia, following the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market in recent years. In his statement in Jakarta on Wednesday, the Deputy Minister assessed that the transformation towards a green economy is no longer a choice but a necessity, with the EV sector’s momentum becoming a key pillar in the ecosystem of future green economy jobs. “The very rapid market momentum over the past three years will certainly have a direct impact on the need for workers with competencies in electric-based automotive technology, digitalisation, and skills supporting the green industry,” he said. Based on data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), electric vehicle sales in Indonesia show a very significant upward trend, from around 10,000 units in 2022 to more than 100,000 units in 2025. One approach being taken is through close collaboration with industry partners such as the automotive manufacturer PT Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (HMMI) in vocational education. “In 2023, PT HMMI provided a grant of five vehicles for the development of vocational training in the automotive field at the Bandung Large Centre for Vocational Training and Productivity (BBPVP). This is a concrete form of strategic collaboration that we hope will continue, followed by other companies,” he said. “Synergy between the government, industry, and training institutions is key to enabling Indonesia to create a productive workforce ready to face future challenges in the green jobs sector,” said Deputy Minister Ferry.