Job Fair UM Metro 2025: The Bridge Between the World of Education and the World of Work

UM Metro, July 09, 2025 – Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro officially held the UM Metro 2025 Job Fair in the main hall of the campus. This event is an important moment in bringing together the world of education with the world of work. More than 750 job seekers were present to find opportunities from 20 participating partner companies.

Official Opening by Deputy Mayor

The event was opened directly by the Deputy Mayor of Metro, Dr. M. Rafieq Adi Pradana, who expressed his full support for UM Metro’s initiative in helping people get better access to work. He emphasized the importance of university involvement in answering employment challenges in the digital era.

“Job Fair UM Metro 2025 is a strategic step to open job access for graduates. We fully support that this activity continues to be carried out every year, “said Dr. Rafieq.

UM Metro’s Commitment to Work Ready Graduates

UM Metro Rector, Dr. Nyoto Suseno, M.Si, said that this job fair is part of the university’s commitment to creating superior graduates. Not only in the academic field, but also in readiness to face the professional world. Therefore, events like this are considered very important to continue to be carried out consistently.

“We want UM Metro graduates to have knowledge, skills, and readiness to face the changing dynamics of the world of work,” he said.

Education and Industry Collaboration

Karnila Ali, B.Bus., M.P.A., also gave a speech. She appreciated this event as a tangible form of collaboration between education and industry. According to him, job fairs are an important platform to bring together the potential of the workforce with the needs of the industry. In addition, this kind of cooperation can accelerate the absorption of labor in various sectors.

Ahmad Fauzi, Head of BP3MI Lampung, added that the presence of 20 partner companies reflects a strong collaboration. This is a bridge between education and the world of work, and opens up employment opportunities in the national and overseas sectors. Thus, UM Metro shows its active role in supporting employment development.

Employment and Education Opportunities

Job Fair UM Metro 2025 does not only provide job vacancies. In addition, this event also presents training, inspirational seminars, and career education. This activity aims to equip job seekers with insights and strategies to face the world of work. Although most of the participants were recent graduates, many young professionals also attended to expand their opportunities.

UM Metro’s Career Center and Business Incubator also encourage students and alumni to become entrepreneurs. Moreover, the campus wants to produce young people who are not only looking for work, but also create new jobs. On the other hand, this entrepreneurial spirit also supports sustainable regional economic growth.

Government Support and Future Expectations

The Head of Lampung Province Manpower and Transmigration Office, Mrs. Wahyuningsih, SKM, M.Kes, expressed her appreciation for this activity. She assessed that collaboration between universities, government, and industry is key in creating an inclusive and adaptive labor ecosystem. Therefore, the government is ready to support similar activities in the future.

“Job fairs like this are concrete steps in reducing unemployment and expanding employment. The government is very supportive,” he said.

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Expectations and Closing

UM Metro 2025 Job Fair activities are divided into four sessions. Thus, participants have the opportunity to interact directly with company representatives. Meanwhile, the organizers hope that this event can improve the connection between job seekers and the industrial world in a sustainable manner. With the spirit of collaboration, UM Metro hopes that this event will continue every year and become part of the employment solution in Indonesia. Although the challenges of the world of work are increasingly complex, cooperation between education, government, and the industrial sector can be a strong foundation in creating a better future.

Editor Lukman Prasetyo

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