TBIG Enhances Vocational High School Teachers’ Competence to Support the Advancement of Vocational Education in Indonesia
Jakarta, November 1, 2024 - In celebration of National Teachers’ Day on November 25, PT Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk (TBIG), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, is organizing training in the latest technology for vocational high school (SMK) teachers across Indonesia. This training program focuses on skill development in fiber optics, FTTH, and information technology, aiming to enhance the educators' competence to meet the growing demands of the telecommunications industry.
The inaugural training session took place at the TBIG Learning Center in Karawaci, Banten, and will continue in other cities such as Medan, Palembang, Balikpapan, Gorontalo, and Surabaya. To date, two batches of training have been completed, involving 14 teachers from 8 schools across 5 provinces (Lampung, Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, and East Java). Under the guidance of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from TBIG, participants received comprehensive theoretical and practical materials to deepen their knowledge and skills in fiber optic technology, especially in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) networks.
Lie Si An, Chief of Business Support Officer at TBIG, shared: “TBIG is committed to enhancing the quality of education in Indonesia, especially vocational education. We understand the challenges faced by vocational education providers in Indonesia, and we feel called to contribute to efforts to improve the quality of vocational education in Indonesia. By providing relevant knowledge and skills, we hope to create a positive and sustainable impact on the community.”
Herman Setya Budi, President Director of PT Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk, added, “Teachers play a key role in shaping a generation that is ready to face future technological challenges. By equipping them with knowledge in fiber optics, we hope to bridge the gap between the curriculum and industry needs.”
Imam Suhendri, S.Kom, Head of the Network Computer Engineering Program at one of the participating vocational high schools, appreciated the training, stating, “This training is very beneficial for us as educators. With the new knowledge we have gained, we can better prepare students to meet telecommunications industry standards.”
The same enthusiasm was shared by Ichiya` Ulumuddin, a participant from East Java, who mentioned, “This training helps us as teachers to deliver practicum materials that are more relevant to industry needs. I hope programs like this will continue to support us in preparing a job-ready workforce.”
