BANDUNG, UNIKOM — On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) received an appreciation in the form of an award certificate from the Indonesian Minister of Manpower for its contribution as a training center partner in the WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 event. The award was presented during the Award Ceremony for the Achievement and Implementation of WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025. Held at the Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran Hotel, the event was attended by the Indonesian Delegation, chief experts, experts, and participants who made achievements at WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025.
On this occasion, the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia presented award certificates to Indonesian competitors and experts as a form of appreciation for their dedication, professionalism, and achievements in bringing pride to the nation at the Asian level. The award presentation was combined with the 2025 National Sending Organization coordination meeting. The appreciation given to UNIKOM was also inseparable from the brilliant achievements of UNIKOM students. Previously, a student from the Information Systems Study Program, Rash Asyari Amyris Thalib, won a gold medal at WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025, surpassing competitors from Japan and South Korea in the IT Network Systems Administration category. UNIKOM has also won several other championships, including the WorldSkills competition at the global level in the field of Digital & ICT in Lyon, France, in 2024; WorldSkills ASEAN 2025 in Manila, Philippines; and many more. These achievements serve as concrete evidence of the effectiveness of the training, development, and institutional support systems implemented by UNIKOM as a partner in the national training center.
The Head of the International Class & Training Division, Directorate of International Programs and Vice Rector IV for Digital Technology & ICT, International Programs & Center of Excellence at UNIKOM, Angga Friyanto, S.Kom., M.T., who is also the coach of the UNIKOM team, attended the invitation to receive the award, expressing gratitude for the recognition directly presented by the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Yassierli, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. He stated that the award is a recognition of UNIKOM’s active role alongside other institutions in supporting the development of Indonesia’s workforce competencies to international standards. “In particular, the Indonesian Minister of Manpower expressed appreciation to UNIKOM as a partner in organizing the WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 training center. This is a source of pride and a great responsibility for UNIKOM in supporting the improvement of the competitiveness of Indonesian human resources,” said Angga.
In 2025, UNIKOM will be entrusted by the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia as one of the national training centers through a strategic cooperation scheme. In this role, UNIKOM has the main task of preparing participants from Indonesia to be ready to compete at the Asian level through the implementation of intensive training programs, the provision of facilities and infrastructure, and the application of international standards used in WorldSkills competitions.
UNIKOM involvement in WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 reflects the institution’s commitment to strengthening technology-based vocational competencies, digital innovation, and the development of excellent human resources that are adaptive to global industry needs. This moment serves as a reminder that global achievements are born from hard work, collaboration, and commitment to preparing high-quality human resources with international competitiveness. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
