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In this op‑ed, Mulya Amri argues that Indonesia’s new national internship program is a strategic response to high youth unemployment and the widening gap between academic training and industry needs. By turning graduates’ “waiting period” into a structured “learning period,” the initiative aims to build real work experience, strengthen soft skills, and create pathways into long‑term employment. He frames the program as a proactive policy in a world where many countries face s