Strategic cooperation between the Ministry of Labor and BSI for the development of the employment ecosystem
The Ministry of Labor (Kemnaker) and PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) are working on expanding their cooperation to strengthen the employment ecosystem, particularly in the areas of labor market services, competency development, apprenticeship systems, and supporting self-employed individuals.
Cris Kuntadi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Labor, stated that BSI has the potential to become a strategic partner in the development of the employment ecosystem, as the cooperation extends beyond banking services and supports various employment programs.
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“We view BSI as a potential strategic partner in the development of the employment ecosystem. This cooperation can be further expanded to provide broader benefits to employees, job seekers, and human capital development,” said Cris Kuntadi during a meeting with BSI officials in Jakarta.
The Ministry of Labour and BSI previously signed a joint agreement on March 20, 2025, regarding the provision and use of Sharia banking services and products, and cooperation to improve the quality of personnel.
This agreement is valid for three years and covers capacity building and the development of personnel competencies, as well as the use of Sharia banking services and products.
The cooperation was subsequently strengthened by a cooperation agreement between the Labour Market Centre of the Ministry of Labour and BSI regarding the strengthening of labour market services on April 20, 2026.
This cooperation includes the provision of labour market information, the use of the Karirhub platform for job vacancies, and the conduct of seminars, open applications, and joint publications.
Cris stated that the implementation of this cooperation is already underway, including through open applications at the Labour Market Centre and BSI’s participation in the National Internship Programme.
“We hope that this ongoing cooperation can be expanded in the future with more concrete programs tailored to the needs of the labour market,” he said.
More extensive collaboration can be utilized to improve staff competencies through vocational training and the development of soft skills, including competencies relevant to industry needs such as digital banking, customer service, digital marketing, and the halal industry.
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In the labor market, collaboration can be strengthened through job matching, career days/job fairs, talent pools, and activities aimed at placing employees.
In the empowerment sector, the Ministry of Labor and BSI can collaborate to support independent entrepreneurs and make use of the BSI MSME Center.
Collaboration can also be established with Manpower Polytechnic through student internships, on-campus recruitment, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise via seminars, webinars, and guest lectures.
“What we want to achieve is a collaboration that yields tangible benefits. Therefore, every opportunity for collaboration must be translated into a clear program, with objectives and measurable implementation,” says Cris. ***rel
Strategic Partner Kemnaker dan BSI Dalam Pembangunan Ekosistem Ketenagakerjaan
Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan (Kemnaker) dan PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) menyiapkan perluasan kerja sama untuk memperkuat ekosistem ketenagakerjaan, khususnya dalam layanan pasar kerja, peningkatan kompetensi, pemagangan, dan pemberdayaan tenaga kerja mandiri.
Sekretaris Jenderal Kemnaker Cris Kuntadi mengatakan, BSI memiliki potensi menjadi mitra strategis dalam pengembangan ekosistem ketenagakerjaan karena kerja sama yang dibangun tidak hanya berkaitan dengan layanan perbankan , tetapi juga dapat mendukung berbagai program ketenagakerjaan.
“Kami melihat BSI memiliki potensi untuk menjadi strategic partner dalam pembangunan ekosistem ketenagakerjaan. Kerja sama ini dapat terus dikembangkan agar memberikan manfaat yang lebih luas bagi pekerja, pencari kerja, maupun pengembangan sumber daya manusia,” kata Cris Kuntadi dalam silaturahmi dengan jajaran BSI di Jakarta.
Kemnaker dan BSI sebelumnya telah menandatangani Kesepahaman Bersama tentang Penyediaan dan Pemanfaatan Layanan Jasa dan Produk Perbankan Syariah serta Kerja Sama dalam Peningkatan Kualitas Tenaga Kerja pada 20 Maret 2025.
Kesepahaman tersebut berlaku selama tiga tahun dan mencakup peningkatan kapasitas serta pengembangan kompetensi sumber daya manusia dan pemanfaatan layanan serta produk perbankan syariah.
Kerja sama kemudian diperkuat melalui Perjanjian Kerja Sama antara Pusat Pasar Kerja Kemnaker dan BSI tentang Penguatan Layanan Pasar Kerja pada 20 Apri l 2026. Kerja sama tersebut mencakup penyediaan informasi pasar kerja, pemanfaatan platform Karirhub untuk penyebaran lowongan kerja, serta pelaksanaan seminar, walk in interview, dan publikasi bersama.
Cris mengatakan, implementasi kerja sama tersebut telah berjalan, antara lain melalui pelaksanaan walk in interview di Pusat Pasar Kerja dan partisipasi BSI dalam program Magang Nasional.
“Ke depan, kami ingin kerja sama yang sudah berjalan ini dapat diperluas melalui program-program yang lebih konkret dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan ketenagakerjaan,” ujarnya.
Perluasan kerja sama dapat diarahkan pada peningkatan kompetensi tenaga kerja melalui pelatihan vokasi dan pengembangan soft skill, termasuk kompetensi yang relevan dengan kebutuhan industri seperti digital banking, customer service, pemasaran digital, dan industri halal.
Di bidang pasar kerja, kolaborasi dapat diperkuat melalui job matching, career day/job fair, talent pool, dan kegiatan penempatan tena ga kerja.
Sementara di bidang pemberdayaan, Kemnaker dan BSI dapat mengembangkan kolaborasi untuk mendukung Tenaga Kerja Mandiri serta pemanfaatan UMKM Center BSI.
Kolaborasi juga dapat dikembangkan bersama Politeknik Ketenagakerjaan melalui pemagangan mahasiswa, campus hiring, serta berbagi pengetahuan dan keahlian melalui seminar, webinar, dan kuliah tamu.
“Yang ingin kami bangun adalah kolaborasi yang memberikan manfaat nyata. Karena itu, setiap peluang kerja sama perlu diterjemahkan ke dalam program yang jelas, memiliki sasaran, dan dapat diukur implementasinya,” kata Cris. ***rel
