Government pushes workforce skills to boost EV industry, green economy
Antara, 18 Jul '25
Indonesia's Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, has stated the importance of improving workforce skills to address global challenges and support the transition to a green economy.
"Indonesia has the potential to develop the electric vehicle (EV) industry. However, without a skilled and adaptable workforce, that potential may not be realised," he said in an official statement issued on 17th July, 2025.
He noted that collaboration among stakeholders is necessary to improve the quality of human resources, particularly in the EV sector, which is expected to grow. According to Yassierli, such cooperation can help align workers' skills with the needs of the industry.
As of now, nearly 300 instructors have been trained to deliver IT-based and Industry 4.0-focused programmes at vocational training centres across the country.
"With support from various partners, this training is expected to reduce unemployment and contribute to the development of a broader employment framework," Yassierli said.
One such partnership is with Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI), a subsidiary of China's Chery Group. The Ministry of Manpower and CSI have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a curriculum, provide facilities and instructors, and implement competency-based training in the automotive and electronics sectors.
Under the agreement, the second phase of the Automotive-Electric Vehicle (EV) Vocational Workshop and Competency-Based Training (PBK) for 2025 has begun at the Centre for Vocational Training and Productivity (BBPVP) in Bekasi, West Java.
Yassierli stated that the initiative is intended to support workforce development and contribute to the formation of an automotive sector based on clean energy.
CSI Chief Executive Officer Zheng Shuo also highlighted the need for reskilling to meet the requirements of the EV sector, which is projected to become a significant part of Indonesia's automotive market by 2030.
"With the necessary training, a conventional automotive technician can adapt to electric vehicle technology within one to two weeks," he said.
