South Jakarta Manpower, Transmigration and Energy Sub-agency held Independent Workforce Training (TKM) in the field of handicrafts at RPTRA Taman Gajah, Cipete Selatan Urban Village, Cilandak Sub-district. The training was participated by 50 people.

easy to understand

One of the participants living in Jagakarsa Sub-district, Fitri (39), said this free training can increase insight and references for starting a business in the handicraft sector.

"We were introduced to the profession on the first day, then continued with the materials and practices taught which were also very easy to understand," she said, Friday (8/30).

Fitri thanked the sub-agency for providing the five-day training and giving the participants a sewing machine.

Another participant, Miasih (43), resident of Mampang Prapatan, stated the training provided is very useful for improving skills that can help the family economy.

"I will open a sewing business or make souvenirs such as miniatures with typical Jakarta characteristics," she stated.

Meanwhile, South Jakarta Manpower, Transmigration and Energy Sub-agency's Training, Positioning, Productivity, and Transmigration Section Head, Erning Kumaladewi, explained participants came from 10 sub-districts in South Jakarta.

Participants were given education and training from four competent instructors on August 26-30, 2024.

"The training participants were asked to make pillows, clothes, Ondel-ondel miniatures, bags, and others. Hopefully the training and sewing machines that we share for free will be beneficial," she hoped.