- Indonesia and Austria collaborate to enhance vocational education in tourism and welding at BPVP Banyuwangi.
- The partnership includes funding, curriculum development, facility upgrades, and instructor training based on Austrian standards.
- The initiative aims to equip Indonesian youth with industry-ready skills to improve job prospects locally and globally.
Indonesian Ministry of Manpower is deepening its cooperation with Austria to enhance vocational training in tourism and welding, aiming to boost job readiness among Indonesian youths. The partnership was formalized during the inauguration of the Vocational and Productivity Training Center (BPVP) in Banyuwangi, East Java, on August 12, 2025.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli praised Austria’s full funding support and expertise in training management, curriculum development, and capacity building. He highlighted the critical need for tourism and welding skills in today’s job market and expressed hope that the youth of Banyuwangi will benefit from industry-standard training and earn certifications that improve their employment prospects both domestically and internationally.
The collaboration is conducted through Austria International Project GmbH and reflects Indonesia’s commitment to global partnerships in human resource development. This initiative aligns with President Prabowo’s Astacita program, which focuses on elevating human resource quality through education and vocational training.
At the inauguration, a key document establishing BPVP Banyuwangi was signed, alongside collaboration agreements with 10 strategic local industry partners to strengthen vocational training and employment pathways.
Austrian Ambassador to Indonesia, Thomas Loidl, voiced optimism that the tourism and welding training programs would generate new job opportunities in Banyuwangi and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
Agung Nur Rohman, Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity Development at the Ministry of Manpower, outlined the four core components of the cooperation: the construction of workshop facilities, procurement of specialized training equipment, curriculum and module development adhering to Austrian and European standards, and instructor training.
This partnership is a significant step toward equipping Indonesia’s workforce with practical skills demanded by modern industries, ensuring young Indonesians are prepared to meet the challenges of both domestic and global labor markets.
