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AKIPBA Registration Officially Opens! Free College Scholarships and Job-Ready Training in Mining
Tanjung Enim, August 8, 2025 – PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) is once again offering a golden opportunity for the best and brightest young people in the Ring 1 region to receive full scholarships at the Bukit Asam Mining Industry Community Academy (AKIPBA). Applications for new students for the 2025/2026 academic year are now open from August 8 to 17, 2025.
AKIPBA is a vocational college offering a Diploma-1 program established as part of the synergy and commitment of the members of the MIND ID Mining Industry Holding Company, including PTBA. The institution is committed to meeting the human resource needs of the mining sector. Through this full scholarship, all educational costs and learning materials are fully covered by AKIPBA, which operates under the auspices of the Bukit Asam Family Foundation (Yakasaba).
AKIPBA Director Nurbaiti emphasized that this scholarship is a form of commitment to improving the quality of local human resources. "AKIPBA is offering opportunities for the best sons and daughters residing in the PTBA Ring 1 area to participate in the Full Scholarship Program for the 2025 academic year," he said.
AKIPBA offers three flagship programs designed to prepare graduates for the workforce: Mining Equipment Operation Engineering (TPOT), Mineral and Coal Mining Processing Technology (T-PHT), and Mining Equipment Maintenance Technology (T-PAT).
The Mining Equipment Operation Program prepares students to become competent as operators of mining machinery and equipment. The Mining Mineral and Coal Processing Technology Program (T-PHT) prepares graduates with competencies in the operation of mining machinery and equipment. Meanwhile, the Mining Equipment Maintenance Technology Program (T-PAT) prepares graduates with competencies as Mining Equipment Maintenance Operators.
Success Stories of AKIPBA Graduates
Panji Setiawan, a graduate of the first batch of the Mining Equipment Maintenance Engineering Program, shared his inspiring experience. He feels proud to be part of this full scholarship program. "Through the vocational education I received, I gained knowledge and practical skills that are directly relevant to the workplace," he explained.
After graduating, Panji had the opportunity participating in the selection process to join PTBA and now works as a Mine Control Operator. According to him, AKIPBA is not only a place to learn, but also "opens up real career paths in the industrial world. For prospective new students, AKIPBA is the right first step towards a bright future."
For further information regarding registration, prospective applicants can contact the committee via WhatsApp (text messages only) at 0821-7850-2739 or visit the secretariat office on Jl. Bukit Munggu, Pasar Tanjung Enim, Lawang Kidul District, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra. Further information is also available on the official website https://akipba.ac.id/.
AKIPBA is a vocational college offering a Diploma-1 program established as part of the synergy and commitment of the members of the MIND ID Mining Industry Holding Company, including PTBA. The institution is committed to meeting the human resource needs of the mining sector. Through this full scholarship, all educational costs and learning materials are fully covered by AKIPBA, which operates under the auspices of the Bukit Asam Family Foundation (Yakasaba).
AKIPBA Director Nurbaiti emphasized that this scholarship is a form of commitment to improving the quality of local human resources. "AKIPBA is offering opportunities for the best sons and daughters residing in the PTBA Ring 1 area to participate in the Full Scholarship Program for the 2025 academic year," he said.
AKIPBA offers three flagship programs designed to prepare graduates for the workforce: Mining Equipment Operation Engineering (TPOT), Mineral and Coal Mining Processing Technology (T-PHT), and Mining Equipment Maintenance Technology (T-PAT).
The Mining Equipment Operation Program prepares students to become competent as operators of mining machinery and equipment. The Mining Mineral and Coal Processing Technology Program (T-PHT) prepares graduates with competencies in the operation of mining machinery and equipment. Meanwhile, the Mining Equipment Maintenance Technology Program (T-PAT) prepares graduates with competencies as Mining Equipment Maintenance Operators.
Success Stories of AKIPBA Graduates
Panji Setiawan, a graduate of the first batch of the Mining Equipment Maintenance Engineering Program, shared his inspiring experience. He feels proud to be part of this full scholarship program. "Through the vocational education I received, I gained knowledge and practical skills that are directly relevant to the workplace," he explained.
After graduating, Panji had the opportunity participating in the selection process to join PTBA and now works as a Mine Control Operator. According to him, AKIPBA is not only a place to learn, but also "opens up real career paths in the industrial world. For prospective new students, AKIPBA is the right first step towards a bright future."
For further information regarding registration, prospective applicants can contact the committee via WhatsApp (text messages only) at 0821-7850-2739 or visit the secretariat office on Jl. Bukit Munggu, Pasar Tanjung Enim, Lawang Kidul District, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra. Further information is also available on the official website https://akipba.ac.id/.
