DEPOK, WEST JAVA — The spirit of the Paradaya Movement empowerment program still resonates. In collaboration with PT Paragon Corp and Forum Zakat (FOZ), Dompet Dhuafa through the Institute of Independence (IK) presents AC Service Training. There were eight participants who attended the AC Service Training at the IK Satelit Depok Office since Friday (11/29/2024).
The training program, which lasted intensively for eight days, was designed to provide comprehensive skills to the participants. The materials provided include hard skills, soft skills, and field practice in Goes to Public activities. After that, participants will also be directed to join a one-month internship program at a relevant company, to strengthen their experience in the AC Service field.
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The training also instills soft skills such as communication, service excellence, self-concept, mental blocks, and business finance. To ensure participants not only have technical skills, but are also able to face the world of work with confidence.
Technical training or hard skills will be carried out at the BLK FSPPG Panasonic Office, East Jakarta, where participants will learn directly from experts in the air conditioning industry. Materials include AC installation, maintenance, and repair techniques with high professional standards.
In the Goes to Public session, participants will be put to the test by providing free AC repair services to public facilities such as mosques. This activity aims to provide hands-on experience to participants while bringing the benefits of the program closer to the wider community.
After completing the training, participants will be directed to join a one-month internship program at a company engaged in air conditioning installation and maintenance. This program provides participants with the opportunity to deepen their technical knowledge and understand the dynamics of the working world.
Paradaya Movement aims to produce skilled workers who are ready to compete in the industry while encouraging community empowerment.
“We hope this training can be a bridge for participants to achieve better job opportunities and help them become independent individuals,” said Abdurrahman Usman, Director of the Institute of Independence.
The AC Service Training is one of many empowerment programs designed by Dompet Dhuafa, PT Paragon Corp, and FOZ in the Paradaya Movement. With the spirit of collaboration, this program continues to have a real impact on the community to create a more skilled and independent generation. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photo: Siti Halimatussadiah
Editors: Dhika, Sri Apriyanti