PALMOILMAGAZINE, YOGYAKARTA – INSTIPER Yogyakarta, a leading institution in forestry and plantation education, reaffirmed its commitment to developing skilled professionals for various industries. For the academic year 2024/2025, INSTIPER has enrolled approximately 741 new students from 27 provinces across Indonesia, including notable numbers from North Sumatra, Riau, and Central Kalimantan.
During the opening ceremony on 2 September 2024 at Grha INSTIPER, Director Harsawardana highlighted the institution’s reputation for producing top-tier graduates. He noted that 31% of the new students, or 242 individuals, have secured scholarships from various partners including the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (PO PFMA), the General Directorate of Plantation, and companies such as PT. PP London Sumatra, Wilmar International, Asian Agri, and PT. Mahitala Ingkeng Gemah.
“INSTIPER Yogyakarta is a trusted institution for producing exceptional human resources ready for diverse industries. Our specialized focus in forestry and plantation, combined with strong industry collaborations, provides our students with valuable opportunities for achievement and employment upon graduation,” Harsawardana stated in an official statement to Palmoilmagazine.com on Tuesday (3/9/2024).
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He also emphasized that INSTIPER’s curriculum is developed in close collaboration with industry partners, enhancing the practical relevance of the education provided. The institution’s internship program, part of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiative, is a key feature, with 491 students currently engaged in apprenticeships across various companies as of early August 2024.
In the event, the new students got public lecture from some industrial practitioners, for instance, Eko Prasetyo Wibisono, Chief Human Capital PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk., that discussed about palm oil plantation human resource needs in the future; Arfie Thahar, Head of Service Program Division Directorate of Fund Distribution PO PFMA that discussed about the significance to get human resources and research to support sustainable palm oil industries.
INSTIPER Yogyakarta would be committed to deliver the space for the students to develop their competency through co-curricular in the form of INSTIPER Academy. It was formulated to support the graduate’s achievement in MBKM era, intensively deliver training out of curricular.
Head of Lembaga Layanan Pendidikan Tinggi (LLDikti) Region V, Prof. Setyabudi Indartono mentioned that the new students should actively take parts in many activities in MBKM era, such as, apprentice, research, and students’ exchange. He thought these would increase their chances to be successful when working (in many companies).
The new students at INSTIPER would join some activities, such as, orientasi kampus dan kenal kebun that would be on 29 August to 7 September 2024. It was designed to help them adapt with campus’ life and prepare them to get higher education at INSTIPER Yogyakarta. (P2)
