Manpower Ministry Launches Vocational Training for 50,000 Laid-Off Workers

Ministry of Manpower has launched a vocational training program for 50,000 workers affected by layoffs to enhance their skills, improve their employment prospects, and strengthen their entrepreneurship skills.

Minister of Manpower Yassierli explained that the program prioritizes several categories of beneficiaries, including workers on fixed-term or indefinite-term employment contracts who were laid off between January 2024-2026 and have not received benefits under the Job Loss Guarantee (JKP) program administered by the Employment Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan).

“This program reflects the Government’s commitment to protecting workers affected by layoffs,” said Yassierli at the dissemination event of the vocational training program for displaced workers in Jakarta, Thursday (10/22).

The program is available at 21 of the Ministry’s training centers and provides 40 hours of training over five days in areas, including digital marketing, fashion, food and beverages, air-conditioning maintenance, window film installation, and hydroponic installation.

Participants will also receive benefits, including a daily allowance, lunch and snacks, a transportation allowance, and insurance coverage through BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. Upon completing the program, they will receive a training certificate and a competency certificate issued by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP).

To apply for the program, applicants must submit supporting documents confirming the termination of their employment. These may include a dismissal letter, a contract termination letter, a mutual agreement to terminate employment, and a certificate of employment.

The selection process consists of four stages: document verification, an interview, an assessment to match applicants’ interests and potential with their chosen programs, and placement in the appropriate training programs. Applicants must pass the first two stages before proceeding to assessment and placement.

Yassierli urged eligible workers to apply for the program to enhance their skills and competitiveness in the job market.

“We urge workers affected by layoffs to take advantage of this program. Developing their skills is an important step toward returning to the workforce or starting a business,” he emphasized.

Further information about the program and available training courses can be found on the Ministry of Manpower’s Skillhub website at: https://skillhub.kemnaker.go.id/  (Kemnaker PR/DND-Kemensetneg PR) (RD/MEP)