JAKARTA | INDATANEWS.COM - Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower is conducting the selection process for the 2026 National Vocational Training Program, Batch 5, from September 17 to 23, 2026. The selection is an important part of the process to determine applicants who will participate in the national vocational training program.
The selection serves as an initial stage to assess applicants' readiness before they proceed through the various training stages. The Ministry of Manpower has urged applicants to complete all required steps seriously and make the most of the available opportunities in accordance with applicable regulations.
Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity (Binalavotas) at the Ministry of Manpower, Darmawansyah, said the selection process plays an important role in determining participants for the 2026 National Vocational Training Program, Batch 5.
"This selection is very important. Therefore, we urge applicants to make the best possible use of this opportunity," Darmawansyah said in a press release issued by the Ministry of Manpower's Public Relations Office on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Selection as Key Step in Determining Participants
Darmawansyah explained that the selection results would serve as one of the bases for determining participants in the 2026
National Vocational Training Program, Batch 5. Therefore, applicants are required to follow the selection process in accordance with the established procedures.
According to him, the process is not merely intended to determine the names of participants, but also to ensure applicants' readiness before the training begins.
The Ministry of Manpower aims to ensure through the selection process that those who take part in the training have adequate personal preparation. Such preparation is considered necessary to enable participants to successfully complete the various activities throughout the program.
The vocational training program forms part of efforts to improve the quality of human resources by strengthening knowledge and professional skills. Participants will have the opportunity to further develop their competencies according to the training fields offered.
By conducting the selection before the training begins, the Ministry of Manpower can identify applicants who meet the established procedural requirements and qualifications. At the same time, applicants have an opportunity to demonstrate their seriousness and commitment to participating in the program.
APPLICANTS URGED TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE OPPORTUNITY: Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity at the Ministry of Manpower, Darmawansyah, urges applicants to make the best possible use of the selection opportunity. (PHOTO: Ministry of Manpower Public Relations and Communications Office/Kemnaker)
Participants Urged to Make the Most of Training Opportunities
Alongside emphasizing the importance of the selection process, Darmawansyah also highlighted the responsibilities of applicants after they are accepted as participants. Those selected are expected not merely to attend the activities, but to make full use of the learning process to strengthen their individual competencies.
"We hope that applicants who are later selected as training participants will demonstrate strong commitment and make the most of every opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills," Darmawansyah added.
Expanding knowledge and skills is among the key objectives that participants are expected to focus on throughout the training. Therefore, successful applicants should take an active and responsible role in all stages of the program.
Participant commitment is also an important factor in determining the benefits they can gain from the program. By taking part seriously, participants can maximize the opportunity to broaden their knowledge while developing skills relevant to the demands of the workplace.
The vocational training program also provides participants with an opportunity to prepare for the increasingly dynamic demands of the labor market. Developing professional competencies can serve as an important foundation for strengthening their career-related skills after completing the training.
SELECTED PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED TO SHOW STRONG COMMITMENT: Darmawansyah hopes that selected participants will demonstrate strong commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills throughout the training program. (PHOTO: Ministry of Manpower Public Relations and Communications Office/Kemnaker)
Selection Results to Be Announced on September 24
The Ministry of Manpower plans to announce the results of the selection for the 2026
National Vocational Training Program, Batch 5, on September 24, 2026. Applicants participating in the selection are advised to take note of the announcement date and ensure that they obtain information from official sources.
The Ministry of Manpower has urged applicants to follow the latest information through the ministry's official Skillhub platform at skillhub.kemnaker.go.id. Using official information channels is intended to ensure that applicants receive reliable information regarding the selection results and subsequent procedures.
The selection process, which runs through September 23, 2026, provides applicants with an opportunity to complete each stage of the process properly. After all selection stages have been completed, the Ministry of Manpower will determine the applicants who are eligible to participate in the 2026
National Vocational Training Program, Batch 5.
Applicants are therefore encouraged to closely follow all information released throughout the selection process. In addition to monitoring the announcement of the selection results, they should also prepare for the subsequent training stages if they are successfully selected.
The 2026
National Vocational Training Program, Batch 5, is intended to provide participants with opportunities to develop their professional competencies. Through the program, participants can expand their knowledge and skills while building important foundations for meeting the demands of the workplace.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Ahmad Zulfikar | EDITOR: Fik Sagala