Sekolah Vokasi UGM (SV UGM) held a signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding with PT Tira Austenite Tbk. The event took place at the Teaching Industry Learning Center (TILC) building at UGM on February 6, 2025. This ceremony reflects Sekolah Vokasi UGM’s commitment to providing students with opportunities to enhance their experience in the industrial world.
The event was attended by the Deputy Dean for Research and Community Service, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., MT., the Deputy Dean for Cooperation and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Endang Soelistyowati, S.S., M.A., the Secretary of the Heavy Equipment Management and Maintenance Program, Harjono, S.T., M.T., and the CEO of PT Austenite Tbk, Selo Winardi, along with his team.
The event was opened with a speech by the Deputy Dean for Research and Community Service, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., MT. He expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration, as it will contribute to the creation of brilliant Indonesian human resources.
“So far, we have established collaborations with various industries, both domestic and international. Through this partnership, we hope to produce exceptional graduates ready to face industrial challenges. Vocational Higher Education has a distinct character from other forms of education due to its rapid development. Therefore, vocational students must receive at least 30% of their learning content from the industry. This collaboration enables students to gain hands-on learning experiences from the industrial world,” he said.
Furthermore, Dr. Wiryanta, S.T., MT., added that the internship system implemented by the Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM is a professional internship program.
“Currently, the Dean of Sekolah Vokasi UGM is encouraging students and faculty members to participate in professional internships. This internship not only involves students in real-world work but also assigns them responsibilities in a paid project. The goal is to broaden the student’s understanding and enhance their competencies so they are ready to enter the workforce,” he added.
In response, the CEO of PT Tira Austenite, Selo Winardi, expressed his support for the learning system at SV UGM.
“I am very pleased and gained new insights after hearing how SV UGM implements the professional internship system. This concept aligns perfectly with industry needs, and I am confident this collaboration will bring significant benefits to both parties,” he explained.
The event continued with a presentation of products created by SV UGM students by Dr. Endang Soelistiyowati, M.Pd. The event concluded with an exchange of souvenirs between SV UGM and PT. Tira Austinete, Tbk., followed by a group photo session. This collaboration is expected to cultivate outstanding human resources for Indonesia.
Author: Marwah Putri Nahampun