New Industrial Automation and Electrical Installation Training Batch for SMK Technicians

GFA Consulting Group, which was mandated by the Swiss government, again sent trainees to the Center of Excellence. This time, it's the turn of instructors from Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK or Vocational Training Center) who will take part in the Advanced Solar Energy Training for a duration of two weeks starting from February 14 to 25, 2022.

Following the visit of Campus des métiers et des qualifications PlastiCampus & Campus des métiers et des qualifications Microtechniques et Systèmes Intelligents delegates to Indonesia in March 2023, an invitation was sent from CoE EARE to Indonesian vocational teachers as a part of our hashtag#cooperation international, Franco-Indonesian 🇫🇷🇮🇩 project led by PlastiCampus, which aims to develop international cooperation. The invitation was then accepted by some some vocational schools and French industry regarding the formation proposed, practical activity, teaching method and also study & work manner. The first week, we had the opportunity to visit several vocational schools and French industries as following : 👉 Lycée Jean ZAY-Thiers, Mrs. Maud LEROY, Mr. David Bonnet, Mr. Jean Michel Racollet, 👉 Lycée Germaine Tillion Thiers, Mr. Xavier Maillet, Mr. sofiane chaour, 👉 Ville Thiers Town Hall, Mr. Stéphane Rodier, 👉 Précis Plastic Injection company, 👉 LYCEE PROFESSIONNEL ALEXANDRE BERARD, Mr. Philippe Kurdian, Mrs. Elodie Vivian 👉 Alpol Cosmetique company, Mr. David Lemaire 👉 LYCEE POLYVALENT ARBEZ CARME 👉 PlastiCampus, Mr. Joël VIRY, Mr. Philippe Anton, Mr. Mathieu Indonesian delegates were very pleased to discover French history, art and culture. Moreover, the most important is we were able to have a great exchange with teachers from French vocational schools regarding some practical activity. We would like to thank all the team for the quality of the exchanges and the highly motivated joint project!

The launch of the tenth link and match vocational education program in the West Java region this year involved 2,604 SMKs and 885 industries. This has exceeded the target made by the Ministry of Industry, involved 2,600 SMKs and 750 industries. The Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto, gave the highest appreciation to all SMK and industry parties who were enthusiastically involved in the strategic program. This was stated at PT. Indofood Barokah Makmur Award, Sukabumi, Monday (18/3).