NABIRE – The Central Papua Provincial Government has demonstrated genuine concern for the future of its young generation by expanding access to information and opportunities for official (government-affiliated) education among students in Puncak Regency. This effort was carried out through a socialization program organized by the Provincial Civil Service and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM).
The activity, which was met with high enthusiasm, targeted senior high school (SMA) and vocational school (SMK) students in the mountainous regions of Central Papua, who have long faced limited access to information regarding higher education, particularly official schools.
The event was attended by Puncak Regional Secretary Nenu Tabuni, assistants of the regional secretariat, and representatives from various related institutions, all showing collective support in opening broader opportunities for the region’s youth.
Head of Human Resource Development at BKPSDM Central Papua Province, Wanda Joice Tangkere, stated that the initiative reflects the government’s concern in addressing the gap in access to educational information in the region.
“Many students are only familiar with one official school, whereas there are actually many other institutions that offer wide career opportunities,” she said.
She explained that various official schools such as the State Finance Polytechnic (STAN), Statistics Polytechnic (STIS), Correctional Science Polytechnic (Poltekip), Immigration Polytechnic (Poltekim), and the College of Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (STMKG) present significant opportunities for Papua’s young generation.
As a more concrete form of support, the Central Papua Provincial Government has also introduced a special development program in the form of a one-month intensive tutoring course in Jayapura. This program is specifically designed to help students understand the highly competitive national selection system while strengthening their academic and mental readiness.
Through this assistance, indigenous Papuan students are expected to gain equal opportunities and be able to compete with applicants from other regions across Indonesia.
“This is part of our commitment to ensure that no Papuan child is left behind in accessing quality education,” Wanda added.
Furthermore, she emphasized that the presence of Central Papua’s youth in official schools is expected to prepare them for strategic roles in various government institutions and become key drivers of regional development.
With a caring and inclusive approach, the Central Papua Provincial Government remains optimistic that development will not only focus on physical infrastructure but also on improving human resources who are ready to build their homeland with competence and dedication.
