National Internship Batch II Begins with 46,160 Recruits
The Manpower Ministry launched Batch II of the National Internship Program with 46,160 participants.
Manpower Minister Yassierli inaugurated Phase I of the National Internship Program Batch II on Tuesday, August 11, in Jakarta. The program, which aims to enroll up to 50,000 participants, officially commences with 46,160 recruits selected from an initial pool of 732,483 applicants. The initiative, valued as a cornerstone of the government's economic stimulus package, is expected to bolster soft skills among young professionals through digital modules and online training programs.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya confirmed that the second phase targets an additional 100,000 participants, with the first half of that figure to be recruited by September.
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