Some 50 people took part in the entrepreneurial skills and independence training in making healthy drinks made from natural ingredients initiated by the Central Jakarta Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy (Nakertrangi) Sub-agency. It was held at Kenanga RPTRA, Jalan Obira, RT 02/05, Cideng Urban Village, Gambir.

We teach them to make healthy drinks like Pletok Beer, Telang Lemongrass, and so on

Nakertrangi Sub-agency Head Fidayah Rokhim said the participants from eight sub-districts were trained on how to make different healthy drink products every day, including packaging and marketing techniques.

"We teach them to make healthy drinks like Pletok Beer, Telang Lemongrass, and so on," she said, Monday (3/21).

After receiving the training, participants would also be given business capital assistance in the form of beverage-making equipment, such as compost and gas cylinders, basins, and aluminum pans.

"Hope they can open a business with the knowledge and skills acquired during the training," she hoped.

Jakarta Nakertrangi Agency Head Andri Yansyah assessed that the healthy drink training was very relevant for new aspiring entrepreneurs who want to open a business, a regional specialty food and beverage business have its own market. In fact, several hotels and government offices have served drinks made from various spices.

"Hope participants can take the training seriously to develop this healthy beverage product," he stated.

Ida (53), one of the participants from Kemayoran admitted that it was her first time to join the Jakpreneur program. She hoped could develop entrepreneurship in the culinary field.

"Happy to join this training. Moreover, I got cooking utensils gift for the production of this traditional drink. Hopefully, my desire to open an independent business can come true," she hoped.

As for the information, the training has been ongoing from March 21 and will end on March 25.