28 May 2025
Threesna Sharfina
Medan, May 28, 2025 – The Faculty of Vocational Education at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), through the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, held a Sharing Session & Partnership Signing event themed “Job-Ready Talent, Ready-to-Use Technology” at the Faculty’s Auditorium. This event was a concrete example of synergy between vocational education and industry in preparing graduates with strong technical and practical skills for the workforce.
The event was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, Prof. Dr. Isfenti Sadalia, SE., ME., who emphasized the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and the industrial sector in developing high-quality human resources.
“This is not merely a ceremonial event, but a concrete step toward producing graduates who are job-ready and competitive. The Faculty of Vocational Education at USU is committed to delivering practice-based education that aligns with current demands,” said Prof. Isfenti Sadalia.
Following this, remarks were given by the Head of the Diploma 3 in Physics and Applied Bachelor’s Program in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Dr. Ir. Zikri Noer, S.Si., M.Si., who highlighted the program’s role in integrating learning with advancements in industrial technology. Both speakers emphasized that the partnership would serve as a vital bridge for internships, training programs, and the direct transfer of knowledge and technology from industry to students.
The event's highlight was the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Prof. Dr. Isfenti Sadalia, SE., ME., Dean of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU, and representatives from two partner companies: PT. Xtend Integrasi Indonesia and PT. Dakara Prima Indonesia.
This was followed by the presentation of plaques from the Faculty of Vocational Education USU to each industry partner, symbolizing mutual appreciation and a shared commitment to long-term collaboration.
The event continued with the first Sharing Session, led by Fadhly Sakti Ritonga, S.T., President Director of PT. Dakara Prima Indonesia. He shared insights into Indonesia’s engineering industry dynamics, the growing importance of soft skills in the workplace, and the strategic role vocational students can play in the national tech ecosystem.
“Today’s industry demands talent that is not only technically skilled but also adaptive, communicative, and capable of working in cross-disciplinary teams,” he emphasized.
The second Sharing Session was delivered by Alfian Linux, CEO of PT. Xtend Integrasi Indonesia, which discussed current technology trends in the IoT (Internet of Things) world, software engineering, and the challenges faced by tech startups. He also encouraged students to stay curious, keep experimenting, and not fear failure in the innovation process.
“The tech world evolves rapidly. Don’t wait to be perfect to start. What matters is having the courage to try and continuously learn,” he said enthusiastically.
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session between students and the speakers. Participants were enthusiastic and gained valuable, applicable insights into the professional and tech industry landscape.
By holding this event, the Faculty of Vocational Education at USU reaffirms its commitment as an adaptive, responsive, and collaborative institution in preparing job-ready talent and supporting the development of ready-to-use technology that aligns with the needs of the times.
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