Ready to Make a Difference: 90 Indonesian Participants in InaSkills 2026 Compete for a Spot on the ASEAN and Global Stage
The Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) officially opened the Indonesia Skills Competition 2026 (InaSkills) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Jakarta.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli stated that this competition serves as a platform to identify talented individuals with exceptional potential, enabling them to participate in WorldSkills competitions at the ASEAN, Asian, and global levels.
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“I hope that the Indonesia Skills Competition (InaSkills) will produce new potential champions and new sources of national pride,” he said.
Indonesia has previously won the title of overall champion at the ASEAN WorldSkills competition twice—in 2012 and 2023.
In the Asian competition, Indonesia secured third place in Abu Dhabi in 2023, earning three gold medals, three silver medals, two bronze medals, and one Medallion for Excellence.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli explained that the Indonesia Skills Competition (InaSkills) focuses on five distinct fields: Air Conditioning, Industrial Automation (IoT), Hotel Reception, Mechanical Engineering, and the Internet of Things.
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In total, there will be 90 participants in the 2026 Indonesia Skills Competition (InaSkills): 50 participants across the five core competency areas and 40 participants in the micro-soldering competition.
Given this enthusiasm, Yassierli is optimistic that the 2026 Indonesian Skills Competition (InaSkills) could serve as a springboard for young Indonesian talent to reach the international stage.
“Be the best, and you will be sent to compete at the Southeast Asian level and beyond,” Yassierli continued. ***rel
Siap Ukir Prestasi: 90 Peserta InaSkills 2026 Asal Indonesia Berebut Tiket ke ASEAN hingga Kancah Global
Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan (Kemnaker) resmi membuka Indonesia Skills Competition (InaSkills) tahun 2026 di Jakarta, pada Selasa, 27 Oktober 2026.
Menteri Ketenagakerjaan Yassierli menyebutkan, kompetisi ini merupakan wadah untuk menjaring sumber daya manusia (SDM) berpotensi unggul agar dapat bersaing secara berjenjang dalam ajang WorldSkills tingkat ASEAN, Asia, hingga ke kancah global.
“Dari sinilah saya berharap Indonesian Skills Competition (InaSkills) dapat menghasilkan calon-calon juara baru, calon-calon kebanggaan bangsa yang baru,” katanya.
Sebelumnya, Indonesia pernah menyabet Juara Umum dalam kompetisi WorldSkills tingkat ASEAN sebanyak dua kali di tahun 2012 dan 2023.
Adapun dalam kompetisi tingkat Asia, Indonesia berhasil meraih Juara Tiga Asia tahun 2023 di Abu Dhabi dan membawa pulang 3 medali emas, 3 medali perak, 2 medali perunggu, serta 1 medallion for excellence.
Menaker Yassierli menyampaikan, terdapat lima bidang berbeda yang menjadi fokus dalam ajang Indonesian Skills Competition (InaSkills), yakni Air Conditioning, Industrial Automation (IoT), Hotel Reception, Mechanical Engineering, dan Internet of Things.
Secara keseluruhan, Indonesia Skills Competition (InaSkills) tahun 2026 melibatkan total 90 peserta, yang terdiri dari 50 peserta dari lima bidang kompetensi utama dan 40 peserta pada bidang eksibisi Micro Soldering.
Melihat antusiasme tersebut, Yassierli optimis bahwa penyelenggaraan Indonesia Skills Competition (InaSkills) tahun 2026 dapat menjadi gerbang awal bagi para talenta muda Indonesia menuju panggung dunia.
“Jadilah yang terbaik, maka selanjutnya kalian akan dikirim untuk bersaing pada level Asia Tenggara dan seterusnya,” lanjut Yassierli. ***rel
