Jakarta, Oct. 3 -- Indonesia and Switzerland explored stronger cooperation in vocational education during the "Ministerial Visit & Signing Ceremony: Advancing Skills for Indonesia's Sustainable and Competitive Future" forum in Bandung, West Java, on October 2.

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie said her ministry prioritizes strengthening vocational education institutions, including polytechnics and vocational schools.

"This effort is critical to realizing the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision," she noted in a statement issued Friday.

She outlined strategies to boost vocational education, including aligning curricula with market needs, producing work-ready graduates, and improving educator quality an...