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MAP Retail Academy Collaborates with the Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Vokasi: United in Caring and Contributing to Education
Jakarta, May 8, 2024 – MAP Retail Academy signed a cooperation agreement with the Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Vokasi – Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi Republik Indonesia, aiming to integrate vocational education with the retail industry. The event took place at JS Luwansa Hotel & Convention Center, Jakarta.
For information, MAP Retail Academy is the first retail training and assessment center in Indonesia, managed by PT Mitra Akademi Perkasa, a subsidiary of PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), Indonesia’s leading lifestyle retailer.
This collaboration is expected to prepare vocational students more effectively for their journey into the retail industry workforce. The agreement was signed by Handaka Santosa, Director of MAP Retail Academy, alongside Dr. Ir. Kiki Yuliati, M.Sc., Direktur Jenderal Pendidikan Vokasi. Their presence at the event was also witnessed by representatives from the Himpunan Peritel & Penyewa Pusat Perbelanjaan Indonesia (HIPPINDO), who strongly believe in the importance of the retail sector’s involvement in supporting education.
This cooperation agreement aims to realize synergy and optimize programs to enhance the competency of vocational education human resources. The scope of this collaboration includes:
- Development of retail industry-based learning modules;
- Enhancement of competencies for educators, educational staff, and students;
- Provision of practitioner-led teaching, development of facilities/infrastructure, competency certification for practical work, and graduate recruitment.
Handaka Santosa explained, “The MAP Group is very enthusiastic about supporting the development of human resources in Indonesia. Therefore, through MAP Retail Academy, we have established cooperation with the Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Vokasi to jointly strive to enhance the quality of vocational graduates ready to work throughout Indonesia.”
This is supported by a statement from Kiki Yuliati, “I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to PT Mitra Akademi Perkasa for initiating the signing of the Cooperation Agreement with the Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Vokasi today. I hope this initiative will mark a positive beginning to strengthen synergy between the education sector and industry.”
During the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement, MAP Retail Academy also donated 100 books to the Dirjen Pendidikan Vokasi from Kinokuniya bookstores, one of MAP’s managed retail concepts. This gesture signifies support for the development of education in Indonesia.
About PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk
MAP has a portfolio of more than 150 world-class brands spanning department stores, sports, fashion, kids, food & beverage, and lifestyle. As of the end of March 2024, MAP operates more than 2,800 retail outlets in over 80 cities across Indonesia. Some of the key retail concepts managed include: Department Stores: Sogo, Seibu, The FoodHall; Fashion & Beauty: Zara, Marks & Spencer, Kipling, Cotton On, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Swarovski, Zara Home, Boots, Sephora; Active (Sports & Leisure): Sports Station, PlanetSports.Asia, Foot Locker, Converse, Golf House, Reebok, Skechers, Onitsuka Tiger, Staccato, Clarks; Kids: Kidz Station, Smiggle, Lego; Digital: Digimap, Digiplus; Food & Beverage: Starbucks, Pizza Marzano, Krispy Kreme, Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream, Godiva, Genki Sushi, Subway; Others: Alun Alun Indonesia. For more information about MAP, please visit map.co.id.
For more information, please contact:
Marina Naomi Permatasari
Head of MAP Retail Academy
PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk
Sahid Sudirman Center 58th Floor
Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 86 Jakarta 10220
Telephone: +6221 8064 8498, +6221 574 5808