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TARAKAN — The participation of dozens of major companies in the 2026 Benuanta Economic Forum (BEF) has brought new employment prospects for residents of North Kalimantan (Kaltara), particularly job seekers. The initiative by Bank Indonesia’s North Kalimantan Representative Office to bring together companies from various sectors has been welcomed by the North Kalimantan Provincial Leadership Council of the Indonesian Employers Association (DPP APINDO Kaltara).

Held on November 11–12, 2026, the forum was also attended by Joko Baroto, APINDO National's Project Management Officer (PMO) for Employment Affairs. His participation, alongside the APINDO North Kalimantan leadership, reflected the association’s support for strengthening collaboration among the business community, government, and society to expand employment opportunities and improve workforce quality.

APINDO North Kalimantan Chairperson Peter Setiawan viewed Bank Indonesia’s initiative as a positive step toward improving public access to employment information. Bringing companies from various sectors together in one forum, he noted, could help university students and fresh graduates identify career opportunities that match their skills and educational backgrounds.

According to Peter, limited access to information remains one of the challenges faced by university graduates entering the workforce. Many fresh graduates are still unfamiliar with the industries seeking employees and the employment opportunities available in their region.

He therefore expressed hope that BEF 2026 would serve not only as a platform connecting companies with job seekers but also generate tangible results in increasing workforce absorption across North Kalimantan.

Peter emphasized that job seekers should make the most of the opportunity by understanding the recruitment needs and qualifications established by each company. By familiarizing themselves with industry requirements, prospective employees can better prepare their competencies to match available job opportunities.

Beyond promoting higher employment absorption, APINDO North Kalimantan also highlighted the importance of providing greater opportunities for local human resources. Companies operating in North Kalimantan are encouraged to open wider access for local talent to participate in business and industrial activities.

For APINDO, local workforce participation is essential to ensuring that investment growth and industrial development in North Kalimantan deliver direct benefits to regional communities.

Through BEF 2026, APINDO North Kalimantan hopes to further strengthen collaboration among Bank Indonesia, businesses, and the community. This synergy is expected not only to broaden public access to employment opportunities but also to improve the quality of local human resources so they can better meet the needs of regional industries.

Source: apindokaltara.com