Indonesia invests in green job training for workers
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Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry allocated Rp1.7 trillion (approximately US$107 million) to train 270,000 residents for green-collar jobs this year.
Minister Yassierli announced the funding at a World Ozone Day event in Bekasi, West Java. The ministry intends the training to equip workers with skills needed for environmentally sustainable practices, ensuring Indonesian industries and employees can compete in a shifting global market.
The government recognizes a growing need for environmental sustainability within corporations, particularly concerning energy use, waste management, and sourcing materials for exports. Recent waste management and sorting programs, coordinated across multiple ministries, already generated thousands of employment opportunities, demonstrating Indonesia’s potential in the green job sector. To support this growth, the ministry is updating certification schemes to reflect the requirements of green industries.
They are also working to improve infrastructure, facilities, tools, and equipment in job training centers across the country. The Manpower Ministry is collaborating with the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) to evaluate and strengthen the capacity of certification institutes. Yassierli encouraged leaders of vocational training centers nationwide to revise their training programs immediately. He believes that with sufficient funding, upgraded facilities, and improved certification, Indonesian workers will be well-positioned to participate in the international green job market.
