Why skills recognition matters: Beno’s storyHow Indonesia’s Kartu Prakerja Programme is helping young jobseekers find work
A lack of formal certification
Like many of his contemporaries in Indonesia, Beno ended his studies after graduating from high school. This made it difficult for him to find work, as many local employers required certification of his skills before they would hire him.
During COVID-19, it seemed to Beno that his options were dwindling even further.
During COVID-19, it seemed to Beno that his options were dwindling even further.
‘I was rejected 4 times by various companies.’Beno, adult learner from Borneo
Building competencies for better futures
Beno knew that he could use his passion for digital technologies to build a career, but first he needed additional skills training and – just as importantly – certification of his new competencies.
When a friend told him about the Government of Indonesia’s Kartu Prakerja Programme, Beno quickly enrolled.
When a friend told him about the Government of Indonesia’s Kartu Prakerja Programme, Beno quickly enrolled.
Skills for a digital age
After completing the Kartu Prakerja Programme, Beno found employment in a company that was planning to carry out a digitization process.
He took the initiative and completed two further training opportunities offered through the Kartu Prakerja Program: Working in the Digital World and Processing Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
He took the initiative and completed two further training opportunities offered through the Kartu Prakerja Program: Working in the Digital World and Processing Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
‘A foreman must be technologically literate.’
The importance of digital literacy
Digital technologies have changed how we share, access and produce information. The global pandemic greatly accelerated the need for people to increase their digital competencies in order to participate in lifelong learning and employment opportunities.
It’s no surprise, then, that Beno’s newly acquired digital skills were seen as a great asset to employers.
It’s no surprise, then, that Beno’s newly acquired digital skills were seen as a great asset to employers.
‘I found a job that I am proud of because of the Kartu Prakerja Program.’
Bright prospects
Beno's hard work paid off. With the certification he acquired through the Kartu Prakerja Program, he was able to find a job as a foreman on a plantation in Sintang District, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, where sustainability initiatives are promoted.
Beno’s determination to be a lifelong learner has secured him a decent job and a sustainable future.
Beno’s determination to be a lifelong learner has secured him a decent job and a sustainable future.
The Kartu Prakerja Programme
The Kartu Prakerja Program represents a milestone for the Indonesian Government in supporting UNESCO’s mission to promote adult learning and education.
Through this platform, which is aligned with President Jokowi’s 2019 campaign promise to provide access for skilling, upskilling and reskilling, Indonesia has taken a step forward in creating access for its citizens to lifelong learning opportunities that will allow them to qualify for better job opportunities and contribute to society.
Learn more about the work of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning on adult learning and education
Through this platform, which is aligned with President Jokowi’s 2019 campaign promise to provide access for skilling, upskilling and reskilling, Indonesia has taken a step forward in creating access for its citizens to lifelong learning opportunities that will allow them to qualify for better job opportunities and contribute to society.
Learn more about the work of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning on adult learning and education
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Why skills recognition matters: Beno’s story
A lack of formal certification
‘I was rejected 4 times by various companies.’
Building competencies for better futures
Skills for a digital age
‘A foreman must be technologically literate.’
The importance of digital literacy
‘I found a job that I am proud of because of the Kartu Prakerja Program.’
Bright prospects
The Kartu Prakerja Programme