Panca Wira Develops Politap Students' Potential

On Monday, 14 March 2020, at the Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) Hall, an event was held to foster interest in entrepreneurship, organized in collaboration with Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Yayasan IAR, and Bakulapura Institute. The participants were Politap students who are members of HIPMI Perguruan Tinggi.

The Director of Politap attended to open the event. In his opening remarks, he stated that improving soft skills will be a priority in enhancing the quality of Politap graduates; therefore, the institution is implementing project-based learning to develop learning at Politap.

Meanwhile, the event speaker, Hendri Muhammad, shared the concept of Panca Wira, which centers on developing personal potential from a young age. On this occasion, he presented the five principles of Panca Wira: 1) know yourself and set goals, 2) give meaning and value within your circle, 3) choose and change if necessary, 4) do not blame  the pursuers of happiness, and 5) be wholehearted in fighting for yourself.

Students participated in the event with great enthusiasm, and the activity will be followed by sustainable programs to nurture student potential, particularly in entrepreneurship.