Jakarta, Oct. 12 -- Indonesia's Manpower Ministry targeted a 70 percent employment rate for graduates of the National Vocational Training program.

Manpower Minister Yassierli said in a statement here on Monday the target is in line with government efforts to transform the Vocational and Productivity Training Centers (BPVP), so that training better matches business and industry needs.

"This effort is directed at improving graduates' chances of entering the workforce, with a target of a 70 percent employment rate for national vocational training graduates," he said.

Yassierli noted BPVP need to be managed as high-standard training centers with a strong learning culture and an integrated alumni network.

As a result, vocational training i...