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PT Petrokimia Gresik Vice President Shares Insights into the World of Work at Smamio's 11th Anniversary Event
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Gresik - A different atmosphere was felt in the main hall of the Al Mizan Mosque of Muhammadiyah 10 GKB Gresik High School (Smamio) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Hundreds of students seemed enthusiastic about participating in the Job Fair activity which was part of the series of Smamio's 11th Anniversary. This activity was not merely ceremonial, but was designed as an initial learning space for students to get to know the reality of the world of work that they will face after graduation.
Present as the main speaker, Dr. Ir. Ari Primantara, ST, M.MT., IPM, CSCA, CPLM., Vice President of Warehouse & Packaging PT Petrokimia Gresik, shared his professional experience directly with students. With a communicative and straightforward delivery style, he invited students to understand the fundamental differences between the world of education and the world of work.
In his presentation, Ari emphasized that the world of work demands high levels of independence, responsibility, and adaptability. If at school students are accustomed to a directed system and teacher guidance, then in the professional world every individual is required to be able to manage tasks, time, and work attitudes independently.
Not only discussing work ethic, the speaker also reviewed various important competencies needed in today's industrial world, such as communication skills, collaboration, critical thinking, and readiness to face change. Students were also introduced to the growing trend of green jobs, as well as job opportunities open to high school graduates and the characteristics of graduates that are sought after by companies.
The atmosphere became more interactive when students were invited to develop an action plan after graduating from high school, as a first step in planning a more focused future. The discussion was active, marked by many questions and opinions from students. To increase enthusiasm, the resource person also gave appreciation in the form of GoPay balances to students who dared to ask questions and actively participate.
Through this job fair activity, Smamio emphasized its commitment to preparing students who not only excel academically, but also have the mental, attitudinal, and insightful readiness to enter the professional world. Entering its 11th year, Smamio continues to strive to present meaningful programs that equip students with real skills for a more mature and focused future.
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