Polibatam Welcomes JICA Visit to Discuss Strategic Cooperation in Vocational Education Development

Politeknik Negeri Batam (Polibatam) recently hosted a visit from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss opportunities for strategic cooperation in the development of vocational education in Indonesia. This visit aimed to strengthen the link between education and industry, particularly in the vocational sector, which is highly needed by the global industry. 🌟

Polibatam’s Vice Director I, Ahmad Riyad Firdaus, along with Polibatam’s Expert Staff, Uuf Brajawidagda, and representatives from Polibatam’s OIA, Irkham Putro Nugroho, warmly welcomed the JICA team. During the discussions, both parties agreed to promote the development of Polibatam students’ competencies to better prepare them for challenges in the global workforce. One of the main topics covered was the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL), which has become a hallmark of Polibatam in equipping students with practical and creative skills. 🎓💡

Project Formulation Adviser, Mrs. Inaba Shigeko, and Program Officer, Nazalia Kurnia Dewi, also attended the meeting, opening up opportunities for Polibatam to continuously improve the quality of teaching and human resource development through training and applied research collaborations. JICA praised Polibatam’s commitment to producing graduates who are job-ready and adaptable to rapidly changing industries. 🔧📈

The JICA visit took place on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Room 302, 3rd Floor, Main Building of Politeknik Negeri Batam. The event started at 9:00 AM WIB and lasted until completion. Polibatam is committed to expanding its international cooperation, including with Japanese companies, to support the development of vocational education that aligns with industry needs. Together with JICA, Polibatam is ready to embrace the future of vocational education that is more advanced and globally competitive. 🌍🚀

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