Indonesia allocates $255 million for 2026 National Internship Program targeting 150,000 graduates

Indonesia is preparing to launch its second National Internship Program in 2026, aiming to provide opportunities for 150,000 recent diploma and bachelor's degree graduates. Registration for the program begins on July 15, with the government allocating a substantial budget of around 4.2 trillion Indonesian rupiah (approximately $255 million USD) to support the initiative.

Minister of Manpower Yassierli announced that the registration will be conducted in three batches, each accommodating 50,000 participants. Companies can start uploading their internship needs through the "Magang Hub" platform starting June 29, 2026. All submitted vacancies will undergo verification to ensure they align with the qualifications of university graduates. To maintain program integrity, the number of interns a company can host is capped at 20% of its total workforce.

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On July 15, we will start opening the first batch of registration for a quota of 50,000 people. Soon after, we will open the second batch of 50,000, and the third batch of 50,000 people.

According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, the National Internship Program is a key government effort to expand employment opportunities for higher education graduates. Participants who are accepted will engage in a six-month internship with partner companies, receiving mentorship and a monthly income that varies based on the company's location. Earnings are expected to range from 3.5 million to 6 million rupiah per month.

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Then get a fairly significant income, between 3.5 million and even up to 6 million per month, depending on their work location.