POLITAP Booth at SMA St. Yohanes Edufair Crowded with High School Students

Ketapang, 8 January 2025 – Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, POLITAP) was one of 31 higher education institutions in Indonesia participating in the Edufair organized by SMA Pangudi Luhur Santo Yohanes Ketapang. The two-day event (7-8/1/25) successfully attracted the attention of numerous high school students who attended to seek information regarding higher education opportunities.

During the event attended by hundreds of students, POLITAP successfully generated visitors' interest through a variety of engaging information regarding the vocational education programs offered. As one of the participants, POLITAP took the opportunity to introduce its various flagship study programs, such as Information Technology, Plantation Crop Production Technology, Mining Technology, and others.

By participating in this SMA Pangudi Luhur Santo Yohanes Ketapang Edufair, POLITAP hopes to provide beneficial information for students who are preparing their next educational steps. At the same time, this event served as an opportunity for POLITAP to continuously promote the quality of vocational education offered to prospective future students.

“This Edufair event is very important for us. We can interact directly with students interested in pursuing education at POLITAP and explain various study programs that match their interests,” said a POLITAP representative present at the booth.

Visitors appeared enthusiastic about inquiring into the various vocational programs offered by POLITAP. The booth management team warmly provided comprehensive explanations regarding the advantages of POLITAP as a higher education institution focused on practical skills development and technological application. The visiting schools attending the edufair that visited the POLITAP booth included SMAN 1 Marau, SMA St. Petrus Ketapang, SMAN 2 Ketapang, SMKN 2 Ketapang, SMAN 1 Ketapang, SMAN 4 Ketapang, SMAN 3 Ketapang, SMKN 1 Ketapang, and SMA St. Yohanes Ketapang.

“I am happy to learn more about POLITAP. Many programs match my interests, such as Machine Repair Technology. In addition, this study program also aligns with my current vocational major,” said Dodi, a visitor from SMK Negeri 2 Ketapang.

In addition to academic information, POLITAP introduced campus facilities, available scholarships, and internship opportunities alongside industrial collaborations that can help students prepare for the workforce.

“This Edufair is very helpful for us to choose the right campus. I am pleased to talk directly with representatives of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, because I gained a lot of information that I previously did not know,” added Natalia, a student from SMA Pangudi Luhur Santo Yohanes Ketapang.

The atmosphere at the POLITAP booth was further enlivened with promotional materials such as brochures and banners introducing campus life, facilities, and various student activities, as well as alumni testimonials that provided a clear picture of career prospects after graduating from POLITAP.

During the event, POLITAP also had the opportunity to deliver a presentation to students of SMA Pangudi Luhur Santo Yohanes Ketapang from grades 10 to 12. On this occasion, the POLITAP team presented promotional videos and materials highlighting campus life, laboratory facilities, and various student activities across each study program. Furthermore, POLITAP shared information regarding industry partnerships and internship opportunities that pave the way for wider career pathways for graduates.

The success of the POLITAP booth in drawing numerous visitors proves that interest in vocational education continues to rise among high school students. Events like this Edufair provide a valuable opportunity for students to gain deeper insights into educational options that can help them prepare for the professional world.