Economic Stimulus Offers Rp3.3 Million Salary Internships for 20,000 New Graduates

Jakarta – The government has officially prepared a new economic stimulus program in the form of a paid internship program for 20,000 university graduates across Indonesia. This program is designed to help new graduates or fresh graduates more quickly enter the workforce, while maintaining the purchasing power of young people amidst global economic challenges.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that this internship program is part of the 2025 economic stimulus package. He explained that each intern will receive an allowance equivalent to the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP), averaging around Rp3.3 million per month, for the six-month duration of the program.

“This program is expected to begin in the fourth quarter. The first phase will be attended by 20,000 people, with an allowance equivalent to the UMP provided for six months. The budget has been prepared,” he said.

Airlangga also added that the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education is currently finalizing the program’s implementation. Eligible participants must have graduated within the last year to ensure the program’s benefits are targeted.

“We want this program to truly target fresh graduates. This way, they can quickly gain real work experience and more easily enter the job market,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, expressed his full support for the program. He believes the government’s initiative not only helps new graduates adapt quickly but also supports increased company productivity.

“This program can create jobs. Interns will become experts earlier, especially among the highly motivated millennials and Generation Z,” he said.

Anindya also emphasized that collaboration between the government, the business world, and the education sector is key to the success of this internship program. With support from the private sector, interns will receive not only adequate compensation but also experience relevant to industry needs.

“This is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesia’s young workforce amidst global competition, benefit participants, and boost national economic growth,” he concluded.

This internship program, which pays a salary equivalent to the minimum wage (UMP), aligns with the government’s strategy to maintain domestic economic stability, expand employment opportunities, and develop superior human resources. With the number of new graduates growing annually, this program is considered a solution to narrow the gap between education and job market needs.