The NTB government indicated a policy of linking SMKs and BLKs to develop personnel meeting the requirements of Japanese companies, with the aim of securing employment opportunities in Hokkaido, Japan. It held a meeting with local companies on the 6th and presented a specific training framework.
NTB Governor Lalu Muhammad Iqbal expressed his intention to use S MA and BLKs to develop personnel in response to labor shortages in Hokkaido’s transportation-related industries. The aim is to establish an education and training system aligned with technician qualifications and company standards, enabling participants to acquire skills suited to the needs of Japanese companies.
The meeting was attended by 3eee, Inc. Indonesia, STMI, and transportation companies in Hokkaido, including Dohnan Bus and Furano Bus/Weeler Across. The participants confirmed their intention to supply NTB personnel to the Hokkaido market. Training is being considered with the goal of enabling participants to acquire Japanese-language proficiency equivalent to N3 and technical skills within 6 months.
NTB plans to establish a system using approximately 100 public SMKs, a large number of private SMKs and BLKs to support local-language education, Japanese-language proficiency and qualification acquisition. It also indicated plans to strengthen personnel retention and safety management in island regions, as well as worker protection.
Job opportunities in construction, including the aircraft, railway and tourism industries, are expected to be developed in Hokkaido, Tokyo and Osaka. The supply of personnel from NTB in driving, vehicle maintenance and hospitality is expected to expand. Drivers from NTB are already working in Hokkaido, where local companies highly value their adaptability.