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Related news: Minister Pandjaitan praises Manpower Ministry for BLK transformation Meanwhile,
Fauziyah is optimistic that the independence pursued by BLK can be realized immediately through
concrete actions to achieve a self-reliant and professional institution.

BLK's national coordination forum, formed since June 2021, is expected to conduct its function
as a companion, so BLKs can be sustainable in being the institutions that produce competitive
manpower and support the expansion of employment opportunities.

Furthermore, Agung Nurrohmat, the director of Training Institute at the Ministry's Directorate
General of Vocational Training and Productivity Coaching, revealed the measures taken by the
forum aim to accelerate the realization of independence of BLKs, including establishing strategic
partnerships with various stakeholders.

Moreover, the BLK forum has drawn up a roadmap for its independence, determined the 25 best
BLKs for transformation into entrepreneurial incubators, and established 44 BLK Komunitas
regional coordination forums throughout Indonesia.
He added that strategies for supporting the independence of BLK Komunitas are empowering
the institution's data and information systems and developing partnerships, forging
collaborations, conducting re-designation, and holding innovative training.

Finally, the strategies adopted comprise enhancing the capacity of instructors, issuing
certification for graduates, integrating through internship programs, and rebranding.

Related news: Community BLK to augment training capacity of 68,000 people annually.

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