PT Smelting reaffirmed its commitment to the development of vocational education through the sustainable training, Industri Teaching Program or also known as Industri Mengajar Program. On September 23-24, 2026, five employees of PT Smelting served as guest teachers for 60 students of SMKN 1 Cerme. During the two-days class, the students were provided with practical insights aligned with the necessary skills for chemical engineering students that might be useful in the workplace, particularly in the copper smelter industry.
This training was opened by Erika Silva, Vice President of Governmental/ External Affairs PT Smelting, who provided a comprehensive introduction to the profile and operations of Indonesia's first copper smelter. Erika also emphasized the importance of sustainable synergy between schools and companies for learning materials and school's facilities & infrastructure supports to optimize the learning ecosystem.
"Through continuous synergy between the industrial sector and educational institutions, PT Smelting hopes to continue producing young talents from Gresik who are innovative, adaptive, and competent in the professional world," Erika Silva stated.
This learning session was enhanced with technical material that highly relevant to the students’ field of study—specifically, the practice of the electrolysis process—presented by Bayu H. as Section Manager of the Laboratory and M. Jajar Pambudi as Senior Engineer of the Laboratory, who manage day-to-day operations at the refining plant.
In addition to the production process, students also learn about Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training from Febri Ferdian, Senior Officer of the OSH Section at PT Smelting and Management of Hazardous and Toxic Materials (B3) from Muhammad Fuad, Assistant Section Manager of General Affairs PT Smelting. This alignment of theoretical material from school with its practical application at the plant was specifically designed to bridge the gap and prepare vocational graduates whose ready to work.
"We see the importance of providing education related to waste management and safety in workplace. Hopefully, they will be more aware of the other aspects, in addition to production. At PT Smelting, safety is extremely important for both employees and the surrounding environment," Fuad added
The Industry Teaching Program was initiated in 2016 as a form of the company's commitment in supporting the development of education in alignment with the social responsibility pillars wherein the focus of PT Smelting. The principal of SMK N 1 Cerme Gresik, Ms. Darwati S.Pd., S.ST., M.Si., expressed her appreciation for the program: “Thank you, PT Smelting, for the opportunity you have provided to SMK N 1 Cerme. This program provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world exposure to the industrial sector.” This further underscores PT Smelting’s strong commitment to developing and supporting education through a decade of the Industry Teaching Program.
PICTURES | REMARKS |
 | Appreciation for the Industry Teaching Program was given by Darwati S.Pd., S.ST., M.Si., Principal of SMK N 1 Cerme to Erika Silva, Vice President of External Affairs of PT Smelting. |
 | The students appeared enthusiastic in participating in the electrolysis demonstration given by Bayu H, Section Manager of Laboratory PT Smelting. |
 | Guest Teacher from PT Smelting, school representatives, and participants of the Teaching Industry program from SMK N 1 Cerme are taking picture together. |
 | Electrolysis process practice |