The Depok City Government continues to expand its network of strategic partnerships with academic institutions to boost the human development index and local employment. The Mayor of Depok received a working visit from the management of the University of Indonesia Women’s Family Association at the Depok City Regional Crafts Council Building on Friday.

This meeting served as a forum to strengthen bilateral collaboration between the Depok City Government and the University of Indonesia, focusing on interventions in regional education structuring and international job market expansion.

Reducing Capacity Gaps through the RSSG Program

During the presentation, the Mayor highlighted the gap between high public interest in public schools and the limited physical infrastructure capacity and availability of teaching staff. In response to this challenge, the Depok City Government relies on the draft Free Private School Initiation program as a safety valve to guarantee citizens’ right to education.

The RSSG scheme is designed to involve the private education ecosystem at the downstream level:

  • Education Unit Partnership: The local government has officially partnered with 47 private schools at the junior high school and Islamic junior high school levels.

  • Budget Subsidy: All operational costs for students are fully covered by the Depok City Regional Budget, making free private schools a valid alternative for parents.

“The presence of UI amidst these urban dynamics is expected to continue guiding inclusive education programs. We want Depok’s native children to have high competitiveness and greater opportunities to gain admission to UI,” said the Mayor.

Social Inclusion and Transnational Employment Protocol

Furthermore, the mayor presented two ongoing priority regional programs. In the social protection sector, the Depok City Government is finalizing the launch of the Special Children’s Creative House. This facility is targeted to become a center for skills training, creativity, and potential incubation for children with disabilities to achieve economic independence.

Meanwhile, in the labor absorption sector, the Depok City Government is activating strategic partnerships through the “Depok Maju Go Global” program. This program opens access to international pathways for Depok residents through three main corridors:

  1. Internship Facilities: Sending skilled workers to foreign industries.

  2. Educational Scholarships: Access to studies at international partner universities.

  3. Professional Job Opportunities: Formal job placements in the global market.

Through cross-sector consolidation and academic support from the University of Indonesia, the Depok City Government is optimistic about creating more comprehensive public policies to drive economic growth and social welfare in the Depok City area.

University of Indonesia

The University of Indonesia (UI) is a prestigious public university located in Depok, West Java, and Salemba, Jakarta. Established in 1849 as a medical training school during the Dutch colonial era, it later evolved into a full university in 1950 after Indonesia’s independence. Today, UI is renowned as one of the country’s top institutions for higher education and research.

Depok City Regional Crafts Council Building

The Depok City Regional Crafts Council Building serves as a central hub for promoting and preserving local handicrafts and cultural heritage in Depok, Indonesia. It was established to support local artisans by providing exhibition spaces and workshops, helping to sustain traditional crafts amidst modernization. The building reflects the city’s commitment to fostering creative industries and cultural tourism.

University of Indonesia

The University of Indonesia (UI) is a prestigious public university located in Depok and Salemba, Jakarta. Established in 1849 as a medical school during the Dutch colonial era, it was formally inaugurated as a university in 1950. Today, UI is renowned for its academic

University of Indonesia

The University of Indonesia (UI) is a prominent public university located in Depok, West Java, with its main campus known for its lush, green environment. Established in 1849 as a medical school during the Dutch colonial era, it has grown into one of the country’s leading and most prestigious institutions of higher education. UI played a significant role in Indonesia’s independence movement and continues to be a center for academic excellence and research.

Depok City Regional Crafts Council Building

The Depok City Regional Crafts Council Building serves as a hub for promoting and preserving local craftsmanship in Depok, Indonesia. It was established under the auspices of the Regional Crafts Council (Dekranasda) to support artisans and showcase traditional and contemporary handicrafts. The building plays a key role in fostering the region’s cultural heritage and creative economy.

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