Jakarta, July 16 th , 2020 – Cakap, one of the pioneers in online live tutoring for foreign languages will expand its capabilities to new learning areas because Cakap is anticipating the shift in the employment landscape in Indonesia in near future.
During 2020, as many as 1.1 million formal workers were forced to take unpaid leave, and more than 300,000 workers were laid off. The Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics data also shows an increase in the number of part-time workers in the first quarter of 2020, indicating that Indonesian workers need additional skills to boost their edge in the middle of tough competition.
During the new normal period, digital channels have been the preferred medium to learn new skills; which is also indicated by the raise of Cakap traffic up to 3200% compared to last year. Yet among so many webinars and online courses that sprang into life lately, there are still not many that provide live streaming features, completed with certificates, and coached by credible experts in their field.
Thus, Cakap launched a new product, Cakap Upskill. Cakap Upskill is a live tutoring platform that connects students with the best practitioners in the field so they can improve their skills effectively through online classes. At launch, Cakap emphasized that their app will no longer be limited to foreign language learnings, but also other in-demand strategic skills. This commitment was also proven by securing their app as the platform of choice for Disrupto Fest’s webinars and workshops.
Cakap Upskills materials which are divided into three categories, such as personal development, career development, and entrepreneurship. 70% of the teaching materials will focus on career development and entrepreneurship classes, while 30% will be on personal development.
Cakap Upskill launching event was conducted online and attended by various experts such as facilitators in innovation & entrepreneurship, Avanti Fontana, Ph.D., CF, CC; CEO of Legal Contracts, Rieke Caroline; DISRUPTO partner & CEO, Gupta Sitorus; Cambridge University Press Indonesia Country Manager, Yusuf Seto; Cakap CEO, Tomy Yunus; and guided by Agustin Ramli.
Avanti Fontana, Facilitator On Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the University of Indonesia, said “In the midst of tough conditions, workers who are affected as laid off or become unemployed, would in fact trigger new business opportunities. I see this as important if we can ensure our ability to maximize entrepreneurial instruments by innovating. “
“The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) data also states that the open unemployment rate in Indonesia is 8.1% – 9.2%. This figure increased from 2019 by 7.7% – 9.1%. Increasing entrepreneurial skills is needed because it can increase employment and reduce the number of unemployed, ” She said.
While the Kontrak Hukum CEO, Rieke Caroline, provided data that from March to July, the service that was most favored by Legal Contract customers was trademark registration. “Even the data from the DJKI, it turns out that the figure is higher than last year.” She said.
Kontrak Hukum CEO, Rieke Caroline, provided data that stated, from March to July, the service that was most favored by Kontrak Hukum customers was trademark registration. “Even the data from the DJKI, it turns out that the figure is higher than last year.” She said.
“Cakap strives to be a bridge between job seekers and employers. We provide practical skills courses to meet the demands of professional workers, so our students can increase their competence and competitiveness. We also strive to empower individuals to become new job creators. ” Said Tomy Yunus, CEO of Cakap at the press conference launch of Cakap Upskill.
“Cakap Upskill will make students feel more motivated because they will receive direct feedback and personal attention from the experts, and this live tutoring feature also builds open and clears communication between the experts and students,” he concluded.
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