Indonesia's National Internship Program Relaunches for Batch III

Government Initiative to Support Fresh Graduates

The Indonesian government has announced the relaunch of its national internship program, with a focus on providing paid internships at provincial minimum wage rates. The program aims to place 100,000 fresh graduates from diploma and degree programs across various industries. Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, confirmed that the registration process for Batch III is set to begin in December 2025.

Application Timeline for Batch III

The registration process for Batch III will follow this schedule:

• Organizer registration: November 24 - December 3, 2025
• Intern applicant registration: December 4-7, 2025
• Selection process: December 8-11, 2025
• Intern placement announcement: December 12, 2025
• Orientation and kick-off: December 15-16, 2025

Corporate Participation and Benefits

Several major companies, including Transmedia Group, are participating in the program. Yenita Achyar, Head of Human Capital at Transmedia, noted that the program helps the company identify highly qualified fresh graduates who match specific departmental requirements. In Batch II alone, Transmedia recruited over 300 interns across its various subsidiaries, including Trans TV, detikcom, CNN, and CNBC.

Program Impact and Future Plans

The national internship program has shown promising results, with 15,000 participants successfully placed in Batch I and 62,000 in Batch II. The government is optimistic about filling the remaining slots for the 100,000 target. Transmedia has expressed commitment to continuing its participation in future batches, recognizing the program's value in talent acquisition and development.