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West Bandung Regency and PLN Open Career Paths, Dozens of Companies Ready to Recruit Job Seekers

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • The Bandung Barat Regency government and PLN organized a job fair to connect job seekers with employers.
  • The event featured 28 companies and 11 Indonesian migrant worker placement agencies offering domestic and international job opportunities.
  • Officials emphasized the fair's role in providing direct access to job information and recruitment processes for the local community.

The Bandung Barat Regency government, in collaboration with PLN UIP JBT UPP Cisokan and PLN Enjiniring, hosted a comprehensive job fair and safe work education event in the southern region of West Java. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and potential employers, offering a crucial opportunity in a challenging employment market.

Of course, I am personally happy to have a job fair in this area. Of course, this is an opportunity for us to get direct information about job vacancies and even apply directly.

— Ikbal Darul UlumA job seeker's positive reaction to the job fair.

The event, held at the Cipongkor District Hall on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, brought together 28 companies and 11 agencies specializing in placing Indonesian migrant workers. This setup allowed attendees to directly engage with companies, inquire about available positions, understand application requirements, and learn about placement locations and selection processes.

My hope is of course to get a job. Thank you to those who organized this job fair. There was also education about safe work.

— Ikbal Darul UlumA job seeker expressing gratitude and hope after attending the fair.

Participants expressed enthusiasm for the fair, viewing it as a vital platform for career advancement. Ikbal Darul Ulum, a job seeker from Cijambu Village, highlighted the event's benefit in providing direct access to job information and application opportunities, expressing hope for employment. The fair also included educational sessions on safe work practices, particularly relevant for those considering overseas employment.

We want the community to get job information directly from companies and official sources. That way, job seekers can better understand the available vacancies, prepare the requirements, and follow the recruitment process.

— Yoppie Indrawan IskandarThe Head of the KBB Manpower Agency explaining the purpose of the job fair.

KBB Manpower Agency Head Yoppie Indrawan Iskandar stated the event's goal was to bring job information and opportunities closer to the community. He noted the collaboration with PLN ensured the event could proceed without utilizing the regional budget, underscoring the power of partnerships in delivering essential services. The agency also reminded prospective overseas workers about proper procedures.

We are grateful to PLN UIP JBT UPP Cisokan and PLN Enjiniring for fully supporting this activity. This support allows employment services to be closer to the community without using the Bandung Barat Regency budget.

— Yoppie Indrawan IskandarAcknowledging PLN's crucial support for the job fair.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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