Does pre-employment card program improve Indonesian youth labor market performance in pandemic era?

The Impact Of The Pre-Employment Card Program On Labor Force Participation In Indonesia (A Post-Covid-19 Analysis)

“…Previous studies support the view that the Pre-Employment Card program produces skilled human resources, preparing individuals for labor market absorption during or after the COVID-19 pandemic (Al Ayyubi et al, 2023;Muhammad Ihsaan Rizqulloh, 2021;Tasmilah, 2023;Zaki & Kartika Pertiwi, 2023) Masriyah et al, 2020. Several studies support the assertion that the Pre-Employment Card program positively impacts individual employment status in Indonesia. Al- Ayyubi et al (2023) explain the program's influence on the labor market, particularly among young people aged 18-24. Their findings suggest that the Pre-Employment Card program helps young workers, especially in entrepreneurship and the informal sector.…”

“…Other researchers have also noted how the Pre-Employment Card Program can change individual employment status. Al- Ayyubi et al (2023) state that the program influences labor absorption, although its impact is mainly on the younger age group (18-24 years) absorbed in the informal sector. Tasmilah (2022) found that the program affected entrepreneurship creation in the service sector but not in other sectors.…”

“…The increasing number of workers in the informal sector (Figure 5.2) provides concrete evidence of the program's success in creating new jobs. However, this has yet to significantly change employment status in better sectors or jobs, particularly in the formal sector (Al Ayyubi et al, 2023). Buhaerah (n.d.) also argues that enhancing workforce productivity (through training) without achieving full employment cannot be said to meet targets or change the labor market condition.…”

“…In the Pre-Employment Card program, unemployed individuals receive incentives and job training, becoming more competent and skilled in relevant fields (Suryadi et al, 2021). Previous studies support the view that the Pre-Employment Card program produces skilled human resources, preparing individuals for labor market absorption during or after the COVID-19 pandemic (Al Ayyubi et al, 2023;Muhammad Ihsaan Rizqulloh, 2021;Tasmilah, 2023;Zaki & Kartika Pertiwi, 2023) Masriyah et al, 2020. Several studies support the assertion that the Pre-Employment Card program positively impacts individual employment status in Indonesia. Al- Ayyubi et al (2023) explain the program's influence on the labor market, particularly among young people aged 18-24.…”

“…The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (Kemenko Perekonomian, 2021) states that there is a positive impact between the unemployment rate and the number of Pre-Employment Card program recipients. Theoretically, training programs positively affect individuals' qualifications and productivity, enabling them to secure achievable employment (Al Ayyubi et al, 2023). In the Pre-Employment Card program, unemployed individuals receive incentives and job training, becoming more competent and skilled in relevant fields (Suryadi et al, 2021).…”