The programme enters its third year in Jakarta, supporting vocational high school students with career readiness and employability skills.
Approximately 400 students from SMKN 19 Jakarta and SMKN 8 Jakarta will participate in the 2026 cohort.
More than 600 students have benefited from the programme since its launch in Jakarta in 2024.
JAKARTA|| Radarpost.id
Yayasan Mitra Mandiri Indonesia (YMMI), together with VFS Global and FUEL, officially inaugurated the third year of the VFS Global Career Advancement Programme in Jakarta.
The programme is designed to equip vocational high school students with career-related knowledge, workplace readiness skills, and greater confidence as they prepare for future education and employment opportunities.
The inauguration ceremony took place at SMKN 19 Jakarta and was attended by Sahri, Head of Education Planning and Data at the Jakarta Education Department, as well as representatives from YMMI, VFS Global, FUEL, participating schools, teachers, and students.
Since its introduction in Jakarta in 2024, the programme has benefited more than 600 students over two years. In 2026, approximately 400 students from SMKN 19 Jakarta and SMKN 8 Jakarta are expected to participate in the programme.
Simon Peachey, Chief Operating Officer – China, Australasia, and RCIS, VFS Global, said:
“At VFS Global, we believe that investing in young people is one of the most meaningful ways to contribute to the long-term development of communities.
“As the Career Advancement Programme enters its third year in Jakarta, we are proud to continue supporting vocational students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to navigate their future careers.
“The programme reflects our commitment to creating sustainable social impact and empowering the next generation with opportunities to succeed in an evolving world of work.
“We are grateful to our partners, Yayasan Mitra Mandiri Indonesia and FUEL, as well as the participating schools, for their continued collaboration in making this initiative a success.”
Gino Latief, Executive Director of YMMI, said:
“We are pleased to continue the VFS Global Career Advancement Programme for the third year in Jakarta.
“Over the past two years, more than 600 students have benefited from the initiative, and we are looking forward to reaching approximately 400 additional students this year.
“We hope the programme will continue to equip participants with valuable skills, broaden their career perspectives, and build their confidence as they prepare for their future.”
Dr. Ketan Deshpande, Chairman of FUEL, said:
“We are pleased to partner with VFS Global and YMMI for the third consecutive year in Jakarta.
“At FUEL, we believe that every young person deserves the skills, confidence, and guidance to shape their own future.
“Together, we are equipping students not only with digital and workplace skills, but also with the self-belief to pursue their aspirations.
“We look forward to walking alongside 400 more students this year as they take their first confident steps towards meaningful careers.”
About Yayasan Mitra Mandiri Indonesia (YMMI)
YMMI is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-sectarian organization established in 1995. It is dedicated to advancing community empowerment and long-term self-reliance in Indonesia.
YMMI collaborates with corporate partners, public institutions, and local communities to design and implement programmes that strengthen education, workforce readiness, and youth employability.
Through a structured, impact-driven approach, YMMI delivers initiatives that prioritize professionalism, accountability, transparency, and sustainability, with the objective of creating measurable and lasting social impact.
Website: www.ymmi.org�
About VFS Global
As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation, including Generative AI, to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide.
The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to visa, passport, and consular service applications for its client governments. This increases productivity and enables governments to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.
With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption, and integration, the company prioritizes ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 71 client governments.
Operating more than 4,200 Application Centres in 170 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 562 million transactions* since 2001.
Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, VFS Global is majority-owned by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, along with minority shareholders, including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, Singapore-based Temasek, and UAE-based Dubai Holdings.
*Comprising 346.74 million transactions by VFS Global and 215.82 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience.
About FUEL
FUEL (Friends Union for Energising Lives) is a globally recognized non-profit organization from India dedicated to advancing education equity, workforce readiness, and economic opportunity for underserved youth.
Since 2007, FUEL has empowered more than 1.1 million young people across more than 17 Indian states and expanded its impact to Indonesia, Poland, and Uganda, creating scalable, high-impact models that bridge the opportunity gap.
With a mission to equip first-generation learners with future-ready skills, FUEL delivers programmes in career guidance, digital literacy, and industry-aligned skilling.
The organization partners with global corporations, including Capgemini, bp, Fujitsu, LTI Mindtree, and Bajaj FinServ, supporting inclusive and purpose-led CSR initiatives.
To date, FUEL has mobilized more than USD 30 million in philanthropic and CSR funding and awarded more than 2,900 scholarships to high-potential youth from low-income communities.
FUEL is among the few Indian non-profits listed on the Social Stock Exchange of India, ensuring transparency, governance, and measurable outcomes.
FUEL is now establishing the FUEL SkillTech & Entrepreneurship University, a next-generation institution aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, India’s NEP 2020, and global workforce trends. The institution is dedicated to nurturing changemakers in technology, business, and innovation.
Website: www.fuelfornation.com
