PORTALJABAR, SUMEDANG REGENCY - West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan encouraged Fajar Mandala Vocational School to focus not only on student graduation but also on ensuring its graduates possess the competencies, morals, and access to direct entry into the workforce.

This was conveyed by Erwan when inaugurating the new building of Fajar Mandala Vocational School at Campus 2 Cipameungpeuk, as well as inaugurating the Al-Fajar Grand Mosque on Jalan Pager Betis No. 396, Cipancar Village, South Sumedang District, Sumedang Regency, Thursday (17/9/2026).

Erwan said that as vocational schools, SMKs have a greater responsibility to prepare graduates with skills that meet the needs of the industrial world.

Therefore, he encouraged collaboration between schools, local governments, and companies so that graduates could immediately obtain employment opportunities.

"Don't just graduate students, but also ensure that when they graduate, their morals and ethics are well-maintained," Erwan said.

According to Erwan, this need must also be accompanied by certainty of job opportunities.

He asked the Sumedang Regency Manpower Office to coordinate with schools and companies operating in Sumedang to open access to employment for vocational school graduates.

"If necessary, sign contracts with companies and get jobs immediately upon graduation. There will be no more unemployed vocational school graduates, especially those from Fajar Mandala Vocational School. I will oversee that," he said.

(Rep pun/bhf)