Young People Speak about Future of Work - Indonesia

Nowadays, young people must be ready to face and response to the challenges of future of work. Let’s see what young people say about it!

Translation in English:

Ice, EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi

“Current employment opportunities are quite poor. Many young people find it hard to get a job. One of the challenges for future of work is the ability to compete in digital industry.”

 

Monita, EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Maros, South Sulawesi

“Current employment opportunities are unable to accommodate young workers due to demographic dividend where young people population is increasing every year.”

 

Taufiq, EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi

“If we can’t upgrade our skills, we will be left behind from others. We need to support to one another. I hope government will give more attention on creative industry.”

 

Taufiq, Sri Wahyuning, and Ice

EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Southeast Sulawesi

“The advancement of technology affects the type of jobs. It has shifted the world of work for instance census workers do not need to visit door to door anymore – instead they can use software.”

 

Gita, EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi

“I have no experience yet on future of work. Hence, I keep learning and learning to sharpening my skills to survive on world of work in the future.”

 

Sri Wahyuning, EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi

“I need support from fellow young people to create more opportunities for young people. I need support from government to provide facilities and the infrastructure.”

 

Sarfil, EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi

“One of the solutions to face future of work challenge is by strengthening collaboration with government, private sectors, and young people. And I hope government will provide more opportunities for young people.”

 

Mujahidin Akbar, EYW Indonesia Youth Ambassador

Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi

“As young people what I can offer to face future of work challenge for young people is to explore their potential to get decent job that in line with their interest.”