As MTDL Approaches Its 50th Anniversary, It Is Actively Producing Digital Talent

Metrodata Electronics Tbk (MTDL) is a digital solution provider and technology innovator with nearly 50 years of experience. It supports the digital transformation of businesses through two main areas: solutions and consulting, and ICT distribution. The company focuses on enhancing human resources in information technology. One of its units, Metrodata Academy, plays a key role in improving digital literacy and developing digital talent in Indonesia.

Indonesia is projected to need around 9 million digital talents by 2030, according to the Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid.

In response to this demand, Metrodata Academy has established four pillars for developing ICT human resources: Metrodata Training, Metrodata IT Camp, Metrodata Internship, and Metrodata Mengajar. These pillars aim to connect job seekers with the needs of the job market.

Metrodata Academy offers training in areas such as awareness, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data and AI, and development skills, providing over 350 training modules and internationally recognized certifications from organizations like CompTIA, EC-Council, Huawei, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

For internships, Metrodata Academy provides opportunities for students to engage in internships and independent studies. Since 2021, it has partnered with the Digital Talent Scholarship from Kemenkominfo and the Merdeka Campus program from Kemendikbudristek, participating from the program's inception through the seventh cohort, with over 1,800 students involved.

Metrodata IT Camp, a part of Metrodata Academy, is a training program for recent graduates who join Metrodata as employees.

With modules developed in collaboration with global technology partners like CompTIA and EC-Council, participants are prepared to achieve international certifications through a vendor-neutral curriculum.

Currently, nearly 5% of Metrodata Internship participants have been hired as Metrodata employees while awaiting their college graduation. This highlights the important role of Metrodata Academy in ensuring a steady supply of quality IT talent to support the company's growth.

"We are not just focused on being an educational institution; we cover everything from technology, education, implementation, to operations. Our goal is to support the development of human resources in IT and to nurture capable digital talents," said MTDL President Director, Susanto Djaja.

In every digital literacy development activity held, Metrodata emphasizes inclusivity and challenges the myth that women are underrepresented in technology. By promoting equality, Metrodata Academy demonstrates that everyone, regardless of gender, has the same opportunity to gain strong digital literacy. This commitment to inclusivity is evident in the increasing number of women among the directors, staff, and participants at Metrodata Academy.

"Metrodata Academy exists today thanks to the collective efforts of all involved. However, we must not forget the contributions of remarkable women, such as Ms. Susilowati, the former head of Metrodata Academy, and Ms. Marlina Je, the current head. Be confident women, take responsibility to continuously improve your skills, and together we can reach greater heights. Additionally, the contributions of Head of Metrodata Training, Henzel Toar Tioho, have been invaluable in this journey," concluded Herryanti Herman, Director of PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika (MII), a subsidiary of MTDL.

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