MEDAN (ISL News) – PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok or known as PTP Nonpetikemas has once again demonstrated its commitment to advancing education through the Pelindo Mengajar program, which is part of the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program. Themed "Empowering Youth for A Stronger Nation", the program took place on Friday, September 13, 2024, and was attended by 150 students of SMAN 8 Medan.
The students had the opportunity to learn directly from the President Director of PTP Nonpetikemas, Indra Hidayat Sani, who provided inspiration and insight into the port sector, logistics industry, and the important role of ports in the national economy.
"This activity is an initiative of the Minister of SOEs, where Pelindo Mengajar is an activity carried out by Pelindo throughout Indonesia, aimed at instilling enthusiasm, inspiration, and insight to the younger generation regarding career opportunities in the port sector and expanding their knowledge of the port industry. We hope that students can understand more deeply and are interested in pursuing a career in this sector," said Indra Hidayat Sani.
In addition to introducing the port industry, the Pelindo Mengajar program also touches on environmental aspects through the introduction of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles. As a concrete manifestation of commitment to a sustainable environment, PTP Nonpetikemas provides recycled products in the form of pouches from plastic bottles to students.
"We hope that through this program, students can be motivated to continue to develop themselves and implement ESG principles, especially in terms of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R). This is our main strategy in achieving carbon emission reduction and business sustainability," added Indra.
One of the students of SMAN 8 named Kesya Nugraha expressed his gratitude for being able to participate in the Pelindo Mengajar program at his school.
"I feel very fortunate to be able to join this Pelindo Mengajar program. I learned many new things, especially about career opportunities in the port sector and how the logistics industry plays an important role in the economy. This program really opened my horizons and motivated me to continue studying harder," he said.
PTP Nonpetikemas Corporate Secretary, Fiona Sari Utami, added that the Pelindo Mengajar program is real evidence of how Pelindo is present, making a real contribution to sustainable development, especially in the field of education.
"Overall, the program involved 64 instructors consisting of directors and commissioners of Pelindo Group starting from Pelindo's head office, regional office leaders, subholding directors to Pelindo's subsidiary companies," added Fiona.
The program provides direct benefits to approximately 9,500 students throughout Indonesia.
Also present at the event were the Principal of SMAN 8 Medan Dra. Rosmaidah Asiana Purba, M.Si, Head of the Education and Culture Branch of Region I of North Sumatra Province August Sinaga, S.Pd., SST., M.AP3, and Chairman of the Alumni of SMAN 8 Medan Dr. Indra Sakti Harahap ST. M.Si.
On that occasion, as a form of concern for the progress of education in its operational area, PTP Nonpetikemas also provided Educational Support Assistance to SMAN 8 Medan, including ICT assistance and assistance for outstanding students.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Corcom PTP Nonpetikemas).
