Semen Baturaja Collaborates with Palcomtech Baturaja to Improve Digital Competence for Residents of Ring 1 Around the Company

BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting the improvement of the capacity of the community around its operational areas. Through collaboration with Palcomtech Baturaja, SMBR is holding a Digital Skill Computer Competency Improvement Program aimed at high school/vocational school graduates from the ring 1 factory area in Baturaja.

This training program was officially opened on Thursday (15/5) at the Palcomtech Baturaja Building, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency, South Sumatra. The opening of the training was carried out symbolically by simultaneously placing hands on virtual buttons on the television screen by Teguh Prawito, Senior Manager of CSR Semen Baturaja, together with Indah Melati, Head of Palcomtech Baturaja.

The training will begin on May 19, 2025 and will last for 17 meetings over a period of two months.

A total of 22 participants took part in this program, divided into two training groups. 11 participants focused on Microsoft Office training, which included Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint materials equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based features. Meanwhile, 11 other participants took part in Contentpreneur training, which equipped them with graphic design skills, digital content creation (content creator), and digital marketing strategies.

Indah Melati expressed her appreciation for the implementation of this program thanks to the synergy between Palcomtech and Semen Baturaja.

“I would like to thank Semen Baturaja for establishing this collaboration. Also to the participants, I hope that the knowledge gained during this training can be useful and open up new opportunities in the future,” said Indah.

One of the participants, Mariati, a resident of Laya Village, West Baturaja, a graduate of SMA Negeri 3 OKU in 2025, admitted that she was very enthusiastic about participating in this training.

“I took this training to improve my skills in using technology and broaden my knowledge in the IT field. In addition, I want to increase my opportunities in the world of work,” said Mariati, who was a finalist in the 2024 South Sumatra Provincial National Science Olympiad (OSN) in Geography.

Teguh Prawito added that this training is part of the Social and Environmental Responsibility program in the field of education and community empowerment. “We hope that this training can be a starting point for participants to be more confident and able to compete in facing the challenges of the world of work and the development of digital technology,” he explained.

This program also supports the points in President Prabowo’s Asta Cita, especially in terms of strengthening the development of human resources (HR), science, technology, and education. SMBR believes that improving digital skills among the younger generation is an important foundation in facing the era of technological transformation and industrial revolution.

Through training that is applicable and oriented to current needs, SMBR is committed to continuing to support the creation of a young generation that is technologically proficient, creative, and highly competitive. (*)