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Furthermore, graduates of vocational schools, diplomas, and universities who still need to
develop their competencies and work experience can participate in the apprenticeship program
in collaboration with various industrial stakeholders, she said.

"The program is one of the right solutions to overcome employment problems, especially in
preparing skilled workers with the right competencies in accordance with the labor market," she
added.

During the program, participants will be able to gain real work experience, which will build their
attitudes, working behavior, and competencies, in accordance with the demand of the labor
market, the minister said.

The ministry, through the director general of vocational and productivity training, has allocated
the domestic apprenticeship program budget through the deconcentration funds every year, she
added.

In 2021, it is targeted that 7,800 apprentices will be disbursed to 34 provinces across Indonesia,
she said.

In particular, for supporting the five super-priority tourism destinations, there will be an
additional 470 apprentices -- 110 of whom will be from North Sulawesi, she added.

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