Agroindustry Study Program Holds MBKM in Karimata Islands

Students of the DIII Agroindustry Study Program of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) carried out a Field Work Practice (PKL) program in Pelapis Island village, Karimata Islands district, North Kayong Regency. This activity is part of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM), scheduled to run from 2 June to 2 August 2022.

The Director of Politap was present on Pelapis Island to accompany the students embarking on MBKM, accompanied by the Vice Director for Academic Affairs and supervising lecturers from the Agroindustry Study Program, as well as meeting with village officials in Pelapis Village.

The Director of Politap commended the Agroindustry Study Program for placing students in this initiative, enabling them not only to implement the knowledge acquired on campus but also to hone their soft skills in engaging with village residents.

Meanwhile, Irfan Chalid, Study Program Coordinator for Agroindustry, conveyed that this program involved 15 students who had previously undergone project-based learning at the Teaching Factory of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang. He hoped the students would assist the local community in developing marine products, provide community education particularly to local youth, and serve as teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools.