UNS – Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (the Social Security Agency for Employment) to collaborate in education, research, and community service. The MoU was signed by UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Director of Human Capital and General Affairs, Abdur Rahman Irsyadi, at the Dr. Prakosa Building, UNS, on Monday (2/12/2024).

Prof. Hartono described the agreement as a strategic step to strengthen the UNS and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan collaboration. The aim is to enhance human resource development, support research aligned with industry and societal needs, and produce community service programs that directly benefit the public while promoting greater awareness of employment protection.

“This partnership seeks to foster synergy between the two institutions in education, research, and community service,” Prof. Hartono stated.

Through this collaboration, UNS aims to contribute more significantly to labor sector research and provide human resource training and development initiatives that benefit the wider community. The partnership aligns with the mutual commitment of both parties to contribute to national development through improved education and employment services.

“Collaboration with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan creates significant opportunities for UNS to develop community service programs focused on raising awareness about employment protection and improving worker welfare in Indonesia,” Prof. Hartono added.

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Director of Human Capital and General Affairs, Abdur Rahman Irsyadi, also highlighted the importance of this partnership in expanding access to information on worker protection programs and creating opportunities for research to address labor challenges in Indonesia.

The collaboration extends to other areas, including developing training programs for students and workers, as well as joint research to inform employment policies and services. Both parties expressed hope that this synergy will deliver greater benefits to society, particularly in improving the quality and security of social protections for workers across Indonesia.

This partnership aligns with UNS’s commitment to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17, which emphasizes partnerships to realize sustainable objectives.

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