STC Officially Launches Training Program in Collaboration with Disnakertrans Mimika

The Department of Manpower and Transmigration of Mimika Regency has appointed Somatua Training Center (STC) as one of the official Vocational Training Institutions (LPK) to conduct training for prospective job seekers from the indigenous Papuan community (OAP) and those born and raised in Timika (Labeti), funded through the Special Autonomy (Otsus) budget. After being officially launched by the Mimika Regional Government at the Horison-Diana Hotel on July 25, 2023, and followed by an observation visit to STC, the training program officially commenced today, August 1, 2023.

STC received a total of 53 training participants, divided into two training programs. Forty participants enrolled in the excavator operator training, while the remaining thirteen joined the carpentry (wood construction) class. The training, scheduled to run for 20 working days, was officially opened by STC leader Maximus Tipagau, who is also the founder and director of the Somatua Foundation. In his opening remarks, Maximus emphasized the importance of serious participation, encouraging all trainees to fully engage so that the knowledge and experience they gain during the training can become valuable assets as they enter the professional workforce.

On the first day of the training, the STC team scheduled a safety induction session for all participants. After attending a simple opening ceremony held in the STC workshop yard, the trainees proceeded to the classroom to receive materials related to general safety and relevant regulations and legislation. STC management planned for classroom activities to take place over three days before transitioning to field practice. In addition to workplace general safety, classroom materials also included an introduction to institutions affiliated with STC, such as the Somatua Foundation and PT Mpaigelah.  

This training program is expected to continue in line with the commitment of STC and the Mimika Regional Government—particularly the Department of Manpower and Transmigration (Disnakertrans)—to contribute to the development of human resources in the land of Amungsa while also aiming to reduce the unemployment rate.(TIMSTC)