East Kalimantan Regional Police Partner with APINDO to Strengthen Skills Training and Employment Opportunities
Wednesday, 04 November 2026
BALIKPAPAN – Helping people gain access to employment is one of the priorities of the East Kalimantan Regional Police (Polda Kaltim) through its Polisi Peduli Pengangguran (Police Care for the Unemployed) Program.
To expand the program's impact, Polda Kaltim has partnered with the Vocational Training Center (Balai Latihan Kerja/BLK) and the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO).
The three-party collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Balikpapan Vocational Training Center (UPTD BLK Balikpapan) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Central Indonesia Time (WITA).
The event was attended by East Kalimantan Deputy Police Chief Brig. Gen. Pol. Rustam Mansur, S.I.K., M.M., accompanied by the Head of the Human Resources Bureau, the Director of Special Criminal Investigation, and the Director of Community Development of Polda Kaltim, or their respective representatives.
The partnership aims to bridge the gap between community needs and available employment opportunities. With support from BLK, residents are expected to gain vocational training tailored to industry requirements, while APINDO will serve as a partner representing the business community.
Through this collaboration, people are expected not only to acquire the necessary competencies but also to gain broader access to employment information and job opportunities across East Kalimantan.
Head of Public Relations of Polda Kaltim, Senior Commissioner of Police Dr. Tedy Sopandi, S.I.K., M.Si., said the Polisi Peduli Pengangguran Program reflects the Indonesian National Police's commitment to addressing the social and economic challenges faced by the community.
He emphasized that the involvement of BLK and APINDO is essential to creating opportunities for residents to improve their skills and increase their chances of securing employment.
Polda Kaltim expects this cross-sector partnership to deliver tangible benefits, particularly by helping people enhance their skills and access employment opportunities.
Through the Polisi Peduli Pengangguran Program, the National Police also seeks to broaden its role in serving the community.
Beyond maintaining public safety and order, the police are actively building partnerships with various stakeholders to support improvements in community welfare.
Source: tribratanews.polri.go.id
