Politeknik Negeri Jember (POLIJE) has strengthened its commitment to producing industry-ready graduates through a strategic partnership with Wings Group, one of Indonesia’s leading consumer goods companies. The collaboration marks an important step in enhancing the synergy between vocational education and industry, ensuring that academic programs remain aligned with the competencies required by the modern workforce.

The partnership was initiated through a strategic meeting between POLIJE's leadership and representatives of Wings Group to explore opportunities for long-term collaboration in human resource development, applied learning, and industrial engagement. Both institutions share a common vision of preparing highly skilled graduates who can contribute effectively to Indonesia’s industrial growth and economic competitiveness.

During the discussion, the two parties explored several potential areas of cooperation, including student internships, industrial visits, guest lectures from industry practitioners, curriculum alignment, and collaborative projects that provide students with direct exposure to real industrial environments. Such initiatives are expected to strengthen the practical competencies and professional readiness of POLIJE graduates.

Representatives from Wings Group expressed their appreciation for POLIJE’s strong reputation as a leading vocational institution with a proven track record in developing skilled human resources. The company views collaboration with higher education institutions as an important strategy for building a sustainable talent pipeline capable of supporting industrial innovation and operational excellence.

POLIJE leadership welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with one of Indonesia’s most prominent manufacturing companies. The university emphasized that partnerships with industry are essential for implementing the link-and-match concept, ensuring that learning outcomes, curriculum content, and student competencies remain relevant to current and future labor market demands.

The partnership also supports POLIJE’s broader strategy of expanding industry engagement through its Teaching Factory (TEFA) ecosystem and applied learning approach. By connecting students directly with industrial practices, the university aims to provide authentic learning experiences that strengthen technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and professional ethics.

For students, the collaboration offers valuable opportunities to gain practical industry insights and understand the operational standards of a major national company. Exposure to real-world business environments is expected to enhance career readiness while opening pathways to internships, professional networking, and future employment opportunities within the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors.

Through this strategic partnership, POLIJE and Wings Group reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing vocational education and workforce development in Indonesia. By integrating academic excellence with industrial expertise, the collaboration is expected to create meaningful opportunities for students, strengthen institutional competitiveness, and contribute to the development of a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting Indonesia’s industrial transformation.