Sending Off Competent Workforce, UT School Holds Simultaneous Ceremonies Across Indonesia

A group photo of UT School Batch 33 graduates with United Tractors and UT School management (left). Human Capital & Sustainability Director UT, Edhie Sarwono conducts the graduation cap pinning ceremony (right).

Jakarta, August 6, 2024 – PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), through the UT Karya Bakti Foundation (YKBUT), known as UT School, holds a simultaneous graduation ceremony for Batch 33 across Indonesia. The graduation is in a hybrid format, with 18 online learning locations (LC) and the Grand Ballroom of the UT Head Office, Jakarta. This year’s graduation theme is “The Effectiveness of UT School in Educating the Nation’s Young Generation with INSANi Character and International Insight.” This event was held as a form of appreciation and motivation for students to work and a sense of pride for graduates who have completed their studies.

Human Capital & Sustainability Director UT Edhie Sarwono stated that UT School will continue to strive to provide the best education for Indonesian children to build a sustainable supply of quality human resources. This is a form of the company’s implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.

“This graduation proves that UT School is deeply committed to developing education in Indonesia. The UT School program also aims to produce quality graduates with balanced cognitive and mental skills that meet the business world’s and industry’s needs. Through the programs implemented by UT School, it is hoped that national economic growth can be increased, contributing to Indonesia’s progress,” said Edhie Sarwono.

During this year’s graduation, 316 mechanics graduate successfully from UT School. The UT School program is intended to be comprehensive, catering to the needs of the Business and Industry Worlds (DUDI). All graduates have undergone competency certification with the Indonesian Heavy Equipment Professional Certification Institute (LSP ABI), ensuring that UT School alumni are proficient in handling heavy equipment.

Astra Tech has awarded educational scholarships to UT School students.

This event is also a source of pride for UT School because it can help to develop the intelligence of Indonesia’s younger generation. UT School graduates have numerous employment opportunities both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the top UT School graduates can continue their education in college through a scholarship program at Astra Tech.

Currently, the UT School has graduated 38,567 students. These graduates have worked for UT Group companies, UT customers, and various heavy equipment industry companies. In addition, the alums also have the opportunity to improve their competencies and work abroad. A total of 59 alums have successfully participated in Technical Internship Training at 23 UD Trucks dealer locations in Japan, 4 UT School alumni have been accepted to work at Isuzu Japan, and 40 alumni work at Tadano Japan.

“I hope that the UT School National Graduation can be the right momentum for us to continue to work and expand the benefits in educating the young generation of Indonesia. In addition, I hope that UT School alumni will be more involved in the mining and heavy equipment industries, both domestically and internationally,” said UT School Director Mochamad Hamdan Aziz. 

It is hoped that the graduates can become skilled graduates and implement the INSANi character when entering the workforce. This graduation proves UT’s commitment to improving the quality of vocational education in Indonesia. This aligns with UT’s commitment to contributing to the welfare and sustainability of Indonesian society in all of its operating areas. With the spirit of continuing to contribute to the world of education, UT School is determined to produce the next generation of qualified nation-builders ready to face the challenges in the world of work.

For more information, UT School was founded in 2008 to become the world’s leading educational institution for mechanics and heavy equipment operators. In 2024, UT School have 22 branch points and aims to spread them more evenly throughout Indonesia.

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), established in 1972, is Indonesia’s largest heavy equipment distributor. The company operates in five business areas: Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. UT is committed to promoting sustainability and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining, and energy company, UT has been operating in Indonesia for over 50 years. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future for Indonesia by effectively applying ESG principles. UT aims to pay attention to the environment, positively impact society, and uphold good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations. The company also strives to optimize its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.