Hargo.co.id, GORONTALO – The visit of the Deputy Minister of Manpower and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia, Afriansyah Noor, to Gorontalo Regency on Wednesday (1/24/2024) was utilized by Regent Nelson Pomalingo to convey the aspiration for the improvement of several BLKs (Vocational Training Centers) in Gorontalo Regency.
Nelson revealed that BLK is one of the facilities owned by the local government, built back in 2009. Since he became regent, this building facility has been continuously optimized and utilized well for various human resource competency enhancement programs ready to enter the workforce.
“We have utilized it optimally, various programs have been carried out. These include programs related to natural potential as well as craftsmanship, including various training and competency enhancement courses, workshops, sewing courses, and graphic design training,” said Regent Nelson.
Nelson pointed out that in the midst of efforts to maximize BLK, they have encountered many obstacles. These include repairing or making changes and improvements to various building facilities, which serve as input for the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, including the support of the Acting Governor of Gorontalo Province.
“In addition to building facilities, the workforce needs to be further improved in order to create job opportunities, increase community income, encourage MSMEs, and so on, thus employment needs to be encouraged,” he said.
“I request support from the central government through Mr. Deputy Minister of Manpower and Transmigration and the acting governor who also serves as an official in the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, to improve, repair, and change the building facilities of this BLK,” hoped Regent Nelson.
Meanwhile, Afriansyah Noor stated that the Ministry of Manpower has several programs, one of which is the creation of human resources through community BLKs.
“Where pesantren or religious institutions, foundations, in accordance with our procedures, guidelines, we can apply for training according to needs,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation for the improvement of skills and human resources created from trainings at BLKs. For example, today Nurhidayah BLK community focuses on fashion or sewing craft training which can enable local residents to have sewing skills and others to work, open businesses at home, essentially making them self-sufficient.
“I suggest to local governments to utilize these BLKs, they are encouraged to sew office uniforms, school uniforms. Thus, the benefits circulate within us all, including the improvement of MSMEs in this area,” he concluded. (*)
Author: Deice
