Politeknik Manufaktur Bandung (POLMAN Bandung)'s visit

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!

Of course, one of the main objectives of the CoE is to increase the competence of students in SMK by training and equipping teachers. But it is also important for the CoE to - to listen to the expectations of the companies in terms of expected skills. - to propose internships to improve professionalization - to be interested in the employability of these students. - to take stock of current job offers. It is in this context that the Centre of Excellence for Electricity, Automation and Renewable Energy warmly welcomed Mr. Joko Sutopo, Director of the Schneider Electric Cikarang plant and his team, on Friday 4 November 2022. Thank you for the fruitful visit and discussion. We look forward to our future collaboration!

The Centre of Excellence for Electricity, Automation and Renewable Energy continues to build partnerships with universities in Indonesia. After signing an agreement with Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) for future actions, we had the honour to meet with Ms. Sri Rijati Wardiani, Head of the French Department of Universitas Padjadjaran, on 18 October. During this meeting, we discussed possible collaborative actions such as internships at CoE EARE with the Kampus Merdeka programme. Kampus Merdeka is part of the Merdeka Belajar policy of the Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Ministry of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia), which offers students the opportunity to hone their skills according to their talents and interests by immersing themselves directly into the world of work to prepare for their future careers. Based on this discussion, we plan to sign an agreement to legalise our partnership. Again, the promise of a great collaboration!