trenddjakarta.com, Bandung. November 8, 2024 – Indonesia’s population is projected to reach nearly 280 million in 2024, with a significant concentration on the island of Java. This growing population presents a demographic challenge, particularly in the provinces of West Java (Jabar) and Banten. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), West Java has a population exceeding 50 million, while Banten’s population surpasses 12 million. However, BPS data for 2024 shows that the unemployment rate in West Java remains high, at 6.91%. This can be attributed to several factors, one of which is education. However, BPS data for 2024 shows that the unemployment rate in West Java remains high, at 6.91%. This can be attributed to several factors, one of which is education. According to the same data source. The highest contributor to the open unemployment rate in 2024 comes from vocational high school (SMK) graduates, at 12.33 percent.
To support the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045 and provide superior practical skills development. Cakap and LLDIKTI IV have established a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Prior Learning Recognition (RPL) Program. This program allows individuals with work experience and training to convert their experience into academic credits at universities under LLDIKTI IV. Enabling them to pursue higher education more efficiently. This facilitates a faster educational process toward earning a bachelor’s degree and opens up greater opportunities for a better life.
The event in Bandung involved 150 invited representatives from universities under LLDIKTI IV, covering the regions of West Java and Banten. And also included an awards ceremony for universities collaborating with LLDIKTI IV and a Technical Guidance for Library Services. The RPL program benefits individuals without a bachelor’s degree by recognizing work experience as academic credit. Speeding up the process of earning a degree, and saving educational costs. With RPL, individuals can more easily seize better career opportunities, strengthen their positions in the workforce. And also enhance their skills and knowledge without having to start learning from scratch.
Cecillia Ong, Chief Operating Officer of Cakap, stated that this collaboration is a significant step for Cakap in supporting individuals who wish to develop themselves and enhance their educational attainment. “Educational equity involves more than access—it also requires alignment with industry needs. The RPL program is designed to provide a practical solution for individuals seeking to advance their qualifications. And address the challenges in Indonesia’s human resource development. With this program, we are not only encouraging academic recognition but also true empowerment for the community,” said Cecillia.
The Prior Learning Recognition (RPL) Program, a collaboration between Cakap and LLDIKTI IV in West Java and Banten. Opens up more opportunities for experienced professionals to advance their education. This program allows them to achieve academic equivalence while maintaining a balance between work and education at over 400 universities under LLDIKTI IV.
At the same event, Dr. M. Samsuri, S.Pd., M.T., IPU., Head of LLDIKTI Region IV for West Java and Banten, also expressed full support for universities in West Java and Banten and emphasized building collaboration to enhance the quality of their graduates. “We hope that this collaboration ensures the quality of the RPL process at educational institutions. So that participants in the program are truly competent. Furthermore, we trust Cakap to maintain quality and prioritize competency standards to achieve this acceleration,” Samsuri stated.
Cakap and LLDIKTI IV aim for this program to enhance quality of life through flexible, labor market-aligned education. As an educational platform offering language learning and upskilling services, Cakap now serves as an alternative for academic credit substitution in language and skill development. With programs that offer relevant, flexible, and industry-aligned learning solutions. This approach leads to better-prepared workers who can face global challenges. Strengthens individual competitiveness in the international market, and contributes to creating a superior human resource base in Indonesia.
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