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Indonesia pushes stronger STEM education to cut skills gap
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Indonesia pushes stronger STEM education to cut skills gap

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower is advocating for enhanced science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to address a reported 30-40% skills mismatch between graduates and labor market demands. Minister Yassierli highlighted both vertical and horizontal skills mismatches, urging closer collaboration among educational institutions to update curricula and improve graduate competencies. He emphasized the need for university STEM programs to align more closely with industry needs. AMLI chairman Edy Cahyono noted challenges faced by graduates due to limited job opportunities and the necessity for broader skill sets. Deans from various universities discussed strengthening collaboration in curriculum development, teaching quality, and research to better meet labor market demands.

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Indonesia pushes stronger STEM education to cut skills gap

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower is advocating for enhanced science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to address a reported 30-40% skills mismatch between graduates and labor market demands. Minister Yassierli highlighted both vertical and horizontal skills mismatches, urging closer collaboration among educational institutions to update curricula and improve graduate competencies. He emphasized the need for university STEM programs to align more closely with industry needs. AMLI chairman Edy Cahyono noted challenges faced by graduates due to limited job opportunities and the necessity for broader skill sets. Deans from various universities discussed strengthening collaboration in curriculum development, teaching quality, and research to better meet labor market demands.

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