Yogyakarta, September 19, 2024 – Faculty of Cultural Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) recently received a special visit from 11th grade students and teachers from Madrasah Aliyah Al-Amin Jember. The visit took place in the auditorium of Soegondo Building 7th floor, and was attended by more than 200 participants. During the discussion, some of the most favorite majors were highlighted by the students. Students are also invited to understand the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program which provides opportunities for students to explore various fields and learning experiences outside the classroom.

One of the important topics discussed was the SKS (Semester Credit System) system at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. Students are given the freedom to take courses across faculties, which allows them to broaden their horizons and skills. This is expected to help students in preparing themselves to face challenges in the world of work. In addition, an in-depth discussion session on cultural preservation was also high on the agenda. The students dialogue with FIB UGM students on strategies to address cultural fading through education, focusing on the role of educational institutions in strengthening cultural identity.

This visit not only provided information about Universitas Gadjah Mada & Faculty of Cultural Sciences, but also encouraged participants to be more active in preserving culture and utilizing existing educational opportunities. Hopefully, this activity can strengthen the relationship between UGM and MA Al-Amin Jember and open up opportunities for future cooperation. With the spirit of collaboration, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM is committed to continuing to contribute to the development of education and cultural preservation in Indonesia.

Sleman, 14 June 2024-A total of eight students from the Arabic Literature Study Program of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM) underwent an internship program at the Sleman Regency Ministry of Religious Affairs. This program lasted for approximately three months from the beginning of March 2024 to mid-June 2024. This program provides an opportunity for students to develop hard and soft skills that will be needed in the world of work. The tasks given to them are quite diverse, ranging from administrative and archive management, providing counseling, public services, and covering activities.

To maximize the learning experience, the students were divided into several sections based on their field of work. Four were assigned to the Hajj and Umrah Services Section, two to the Madrasah Education Section, one to the Islamic Public Guidance Section, and one to the Public Relations Section.

The internship experience provided students with valuable insights into the mechanisms and procedures that apply in government institutions, as well as allowing them to apply academic knowledge in practical situations. One of the interns expressed his experience:

“This internship program is a very valuable experience for me. Not only can I try to apply the knowledge I learn on campus to the world of work, I also gain knowledge and experience about the dynamics of the real world of work. I learned many things here that were not taught in college. This program provides a new perspective that is very valuable for my future career development.”

These statements reflect the success of the internship program in achieving its goal of equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly complex and competitive professional environment.

Pangalengan, 03/06/2024-The Independent Study Program at the Export School is an off-campus learning program prepared for students throughout Indonesia who have passed verification and validation of student files. This program is carried out in a hybrid manner (online through Zoom meetings and offline for students who want to take part in bootcamp and JJE) every Monday to Friday with the division of morning classes at 08:00-09:30 and evening classes at 19:00-20:30. Learning at the School of Export contains practical material summarized in 8 modules so that students are ready to become export business actors who optimize advances in digital technology.

The Independent Study Program at the School of Export begins by providing comprehensive knowledge about the opportunities to become an exporter in the era of increasingly open global trade, with briefings on the global economy, international trade regulations, and customs. Participants will undergo a team building process accompanied by mentors to understand export potential in various regions and develop export products that utilize retail and online market access, both nationally and globally. Students will also get the opportunity for onboarding in global marketplaces as well as participating in trade shows and business matching. This program is expected to create new exporters who support the government’s target of 500,000 exporters by 2030.

Sekolah Ekspor offers learning modules that cover various important aspects such as export research and strategy, export product development, digital business branding and marketing, to international logistics and customs. Each module in this learning includes independent assignments, practicums, and team projects. Through teamwork, students practice modules such as export product development, digital marketing strategies, and global market analysis with the aim that students will be able to identify and develop local products that have the potential for the export market, both in the form of their own design work and products from MSMEs that are rebranded by utilizing advances in digital technology. This program not only provides access to quality education in line with SDGs 4, but also supports creating jobs in the export-import sector through digital technology, encourages innovation by helping students develop local products to become global, reduces economic disparities between regions, and strengthens international partnerships through collaboration with various parties, including the government and MSMEs.

Yogyakarta, 12 September 2024 – During an independent study program at Asa Kreasi entitled “From Idea To Execution: 360 Digital Event Management Hacks With Technology Based And International Certification”, Nafesya Amrina Rasyada, a student of UGM’s Arabic Literature Program, learned various important aspects of digital event management. The program provided an opportunity for participants to explore important aspects such as event planning and execution as well as sustainable financial evaluation. With a focus on SDG 4: Quality Education, the program integrates technology and practice-based education, preparing participants to face the changes and demands of today’s digital-based world of work.

Nafesya also learned about event marketing strategies, from developing a marketing plan to evaluating its effectiveness. In this case, Nafesya learned sponsorship techniques, including how to build good relationships with sponsors to support events. In addition, communication with the media was also one of the things she learned, where the material learned ensured that the PR strategy carried out was able to increase the visibility of the event. All of this supports SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, as the skills gained prepare her to contribute to the growing creative and event management industry, while supporting sustainable economic growth.

The program also emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnerships, in line with SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals. During the program, Nafesya was directly involved in collaborations with various parties, ranging from media, service providers, to sponsors. These collaborations provided real-life experience on how strong and sustainable partnerships are essential in event management. In addition to building her management skills, the program also strengthened her professional network and prepared her for a career in event management. The skills gained are not only locally relevant, but also give Nafesya the tools to collaborate internationally.

Yogyakarta, 05/09/2024-Sharing session with alumni of Arabic Literature Study Program has taken place at Soegondo Building room 405, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The resource person who attended this morning was a 2004 graduate of UGM Arabic Literature who works at the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker), Astri Romadona. This activity discussed the support given by the Ministry of Manpower to universities to produce human resources who are ready to show off in the world of work.

The Ministry of Manpower’s support is not without reason. At present, the problem faced by universities is the number of Open Unemployment Rates (TPT). Referring to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in February 2024, the TPT at the Diploma and University education levels reached 5.49 percent, higher than the general unemployment rate of 4.82 percent. Support and collaboration between the Ministry of Manpower and universities are needed to strengthen students’ readiness to face the world of work and reduce the gap between education and market needs.