In Batam, Deputy Mayor Amsakar Achmad inaugurated the second wave of an apprenticeship program spearheaded by Cladtek Academy, part of PT Cladtek Bi-Metal Manufacturing, on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The program, focusing on local youth, added nine new participants following its initial cohort of seventeen.
In an ongoing effort to develop local talent, Deputy Mayor of Batam, Amsakar Achmad, champions a local apprenticeship program designed to upskill the region’s youth.
Cladtek Academy’s apprenticeship initiative receives high praise from Amsakar Achmad, highlighting the importance of nurturing competent human resources for regional advancement
Amsakar Achmad, addressing the gathering in the Board Room Meeting at PT Cladtek Bi-Metal Manufacturing, expressed appreciation for Cladtek’s empowering program, emphasizing its role in advancing local industrial competitiveness both nationally and internationally.
Achmad, the former Head of the Batam City Industry and Trade Agency (Disperindag), acknowledged that capable human resources are key to ongoing regional development, particularly in the industrial sector.
The collective role of stakeholders, including the business community’s commitment to social responsibility, is crucial in cultivating a competent workforce.
The program aligns with national constitutional objectives of educating the nation’s children and improving the standard of living, according to Iban S Safwan, Cladtek Group’s SVP of People and Culture.
Ongoing dialogue between stakeholders, including discussions between Achmad and Cladtek representatives, underscores the opportunity for local youth to become skilled laborers, especially from the Batumerah area in Batuampar Subdistrict.
This apprenticeship program not only fuels the local economy by creating job opportunities but also enhances the regional skills base, making Batam an increasingly attractive destination for international businesses and travelers seeking a skilled workforce.
Batam’s Deputy Mayor Amsakar Achmad officially opens the second batch of a local apprenticeship program by Cladtek Academy, aimed at enhancing the skills of the city’s youth. The program underscores a commitment to social responsibility and the strategic development of human capital, fostering a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
Source : Pos Metro, Batam Today (2023)
