Jakarta, July 12 -- To help university graduates transition seamlessly into the workforce and avoid long periods of unemployment, the Prabowo Subianto administration has scaled up its strategic National Internship Program.

The second batch officially opened on June 29, 2026, with a quota of 150,000 participants, nearly a 1.5-fold increase from the previous year. Participants will be placed across 8,800 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and private companies nationwide.

The program's framework is relatively straightforward. Associate, bachelor's, and professional degree holders who graduated within the past year will undergo a six-month internship at partner companies, guided by mentors.

Throughout the program, participants receive a month...