Strengthening Industrial Links and Matches, Polines Establishes Strategic Synergies with Three Industrial Partners
Satria Dwiangga Sihantoro
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SEMARANG – Semarang State Polytechnic (Polines) held a Vocational and Industrial Synergy activity as well as signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Halim Teknik Jaya Sakti, Zimmer Automation PTE Ltd., and PT Yaskawa Electric Indonesia. The activity took place at the Integrated Lecture Building (GKT) Floor II, Polines Campus, Semarang, Friday (16/10/2026).
This event was attended by industry partner representatives, namely Tatang Sutarman, S.S.T., M.M., from PT Halim Teknik Jaya Sakti and his team; Soleh Aditia Suswanto, A.Md.T., S.T., from Zimmer Automation PTE Ltd. and his team; as well as a representative from PT Yaskawa Electric Indonesia. Also present was the Director of Polines, Dr. Garup Lambang Goro, S.T., M.T., accompanied by the Vice Director for Cooperation, Public Relations, and Information Systems, Prof. Dr. Ir. Kurnianingsih, S.T., M.T. The event was also attended by students from all departments at Polines.
In his remarks, the Director of Polines emphasized that collaboration between vocational higher education institutions and the industry is the key to producing competent, adaptive graduates who are ready to meet the demands of the workforce.
"Vocational higher education cannot advance without cooperating with the industry," he stated.
He explained that Polines continuously adjusts its curriculum based on industry needs and implements a one-semester internship program. This step is expected to provide students with practical experience while enhancing their understanding of technological developments and workforce requirements.
"Our hope is that students possess competence, are able to secure employment, or even create job opportunities," he added.
Meanwhile, the representative of PT Halim Teknik Jaya Sakti, Tatang Sutarman, S.S.T., M.M., participated in the event, which emphasized the importance of synergy between the industrial world and vocational higher education. This collaboration is expected to support the preparation of competent human resources that align with industry needs.
Through this Vocational and Industry Synergy event and the signing of the MoU, Polines continues to drive the strengthening of strategic partnerships with the business and industrial sectors. Such cooperation is expected to support the development of student competencies, enhance the relevance of learning, and produce graduates capable of competing at both national and global levels.
In his remarks, the Director of Polines emphasized that collaboration between vocational higher education institutions and the industry is the key to producing competent, adaptive graduates who are ready to meet the demands of the workforce.
"Vocational higher education cannot advance without cooperating with the industry," he stated.
He explained that Polines continuously adjusts its curriculum based on industry needs and implements a one-semester internship program. This step is expected to provide students with practical experience while enhancing their understanding of technological developments and workforce requirements.
"Our hope is that students possess competence, are able to secure employment, or even create job opportunities," he added.
Meanwhile, the representative of PT Halim Teknik Jaya Sakti, Tatang Sutarman, S.S.T., M.M., participated in the event, which emphasized the importance of synergy between the industrial world and vocational higher education. This collaboration is expected to support the preparation of competent human resources that align with industry needs.
Through this Vocational and Industry Synergy event and the signing of the MoU, Polines continues to drive the strengthening of strategic partnerships with the business and industrial sectors. Such cooperation is expected to support the development of student competencies, enhance the relevance of learning, and produce graduates capable of competing at both national and global levels.