Selection process for National Vocational Training Programs, Cohort 4, opened on August 13, 2026
Registration for the National Vocational Training Programs (PVN), Cohort 4—organized by the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker)—officially closed on August 12, 2026, at 23:59 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). The selection process for prospective participants is taking place from August 13 to August 19, 2026.
Darmawansyah, the Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity Development (Binalavotas) at the Ministry of Manpower, stated that the selection process is being conducted to ensure that prospective participants are well-prepared and suitable for their chosen field of training.
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“Selection is a crucial stage before prospective participants are finally admitted to the training. We hope that all prospective participants will complete each stage diligently and according to the established schedule,” said Darmawansyah in a press release issued by the Ministry of Manpower’s Public Relations Bureau on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Darmawansyah emphasized that the opportunity to participate in vocational training should be taken seriously, as the learning process aims to equip participants with skills relevant to labor market needs.
“To those who are ultimately selected: make the most of this opportunity. Commit to the entire learning process with discipline and dedication so that the skills acquired can be used to strengthen your competitiveness in the labor market,” he said.
According to him, the success of the training is determined not only by the material provided but also by the commitment of the participants. Therefore, participants are expected to be active throughout the training and to be able to apply the skills they have acquired.
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He urged all potential participants to complete each stage of the selection process according to the established schedule and to regularly check for information via the Skillhub platform.
The selection results will be announced on August 20, 2026, via the Skillhub platform. Successful participants will then attend an introductory meeting and begin the training on August 26, 2026. ***rel
