UNM Partners with FIFGROUP to Boost Student Internships and Recruitment
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM) is strengthening its commitment to preparing job-ready graduates through strategic collaborations with industry.
- UNM's Career Center initiated a partnership with FIFGROUP Depok to enhance student and alumni career ecosystems and meet the company's talent needs.
- The collaboration aims to facilitate campus hiring, job postings, internships, and other joint initiatives to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM) is actively forging strategic alliances with businesses to ensure its graduates are well-prepared for the competitive job market. The university's Nusa Mandiri Career Center (NCC) has begun discussions with PT Federal International Finance (FIFGROUP) Depok to build a partnership focused on student and alumni career development.
This collaboration aims to support FIFGROUP's need for competent, adaptable, and ready-to-work young talent. Key areas of discussion included campus hiring events, job vacancy dissemination, job fairs, student internship programs, and corporate social responsibility activities. Both parties are eager to explore various avenues for mutual benefit.
We hope this cooperation can be realized soon through Campus Hiring activities, Career Day, and the sustainable dissemination of job vacancy information.
Muhammad Faisal, Head of NCC, emphasized the importance of synergy between higher education and industry. He expressed appreciation for the discussions with FIFGROUP, noting the relevance of their proposed programs for students and alumni seeking to expand recruitment access and career growth. Faisal hopes the partnership will quickly materialize through concrete activities like campus hiring and career days.
Faisal also highlighted that current industry demands extend beyond academic prowess, encompassing professional experience, skills, and an understanding of workplace culture. He sees the internship program as a crucial element, providing students with real-world experience, industry insight, and the development of essential competencies. "This way, UNM graduates will be better prepared to contribute professionally after completing their studies," he added. Andry Maulana, Head of UNM Margonda Campus, views the partnership with a national company like FIFGROUP as a strategic move to strengthen the university's industry integration.
This way, UNM graduates will be better prepared to contribute professionally after completing their studies.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.