Yogyakarta, March 09, 2026 – The Sinergi Satu Rasa Sustainable Development Foundation (SSR Foundation) played a role in organizing the Competency Standard Training and Certification for Electrical Engineering Technical Personnel for vocational high school (SMK) students in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The activity was held on March 3–5, 2026 at the PT PLN (Persero) UP3 Yogyakarta office.
This training is part of a strategic effort to bridge the growing electric vehicle industry's needs with a skilled workforce prepared from the vocational education sector. Through technical training and competency certification processes, SMK students gain not only a basic understanding of electrical systems, but also practical skills related to operating electrical power utilization installations, including Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) infrastructure.
This activity is part of the Enhancing Readiness for the Transition to Electric Vehicles in Indonesia (ENTREV) program, a collaborative project between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). In its implementation, the program involves various strategic partners, including PT PLN (Persero), the Center for Human Resource Development in Electrical Power, New and Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (PPSDM KEBTKE) of the Ministry of ESDM, as well as SSR Foundation.
As the implementing partner, SSR Foundation plays a role in strengthening vocational education capacity through a training approach that connects industry needs with curriculum and practical field skills. This initiative represents one important step in preparing young vocational talents to adapt to clean energy technology developments and the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia.
This training program also provides students with the opportunity to directly experience electric vehicle charging technology, operational safety standards, and technical practices relevant to the needs of the modern electrical industry.
Strengthening technical competence in the electrical power sector is considered one of the important foundations in building the national electric vehicle ecosystem, while also supporting the energy transition agenda towards a more sustainable energy system.
Through collaboration with various stakeholders, this activity is expected to expand access to training and certification for SMK students in various regions, so that vocational education graduates possess competencies that align with future industry needs.