State Secretary for Labour emphasizes the importance of strengthening competencies and language skills for increased employment
State Secretary for Labour Afriansyah Noor emphasized the importance of strengthening competencies and language skills for participants in vocational training programs to increase job opportunities.
“In the future, language skills in vocational training must be further strengthened. The demand for foreign workers is high, so participants must possess not only technical skills but also language skills that align with the needs of the labour market,” stated the State Secretary for Labour during an evaluation of the implementation of the National Vocational Training Programme (PVN) at the Centre for Vocational Training and Productivity Development (BLKPP) in Yogyakarta.
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During the evaluation, the State Secretary for Labour also spoke with participants about the implementation of the vocational training and the career opportunities they can utilize after acquiring competencies that align with the needs of the labour market.
According to the Deputy Minister of Labour, vocational education must constantly adapt to the needs of the labour market so that graduates possess relevant competencies and remain competitive. In addition to technical skills, language skills are also an asset, particularly for participants who wish to work abroad.
He explained that a number of countries where employees are posted require language skills that meet applicable standards. In Japan, for example, potential employees generally need to have a minimum command of N4 Japanese, which is a basic to intermediate level.
The Deputy Minister of Labor also warned participants wishing to work abroad to choose an employment agency carefully and not to be tempted by unclear job postings.
“Do not choose the wrong employment agency. The government closely monitors agencies that violate regulations and takes strict measures, such as revoking their licenses,” the Deputy Minister emphasized. ***rel
