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Smamio Gresik Establishes Strategic Partnership with Surabaya State Electronics Polytechnic (PENS)
Public Relations

Surabaya — In line with the Career and Research School tagline, SMA Muhammadiyah 10 GKB Gresik (Smamio) continues to strengthen its educational network through strategic collaborations with leading universities. This effort was realized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Smamio and the Surabaya State Electronics Polytechnic (PENS).
The signing of the MoU was held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Office of the Director of PENS Surabaya. This cooperation agreement was signed directly by the Principal of SMA Muhammadiyah 10 GKB Gresik, Ulyatun Nikmah, M.Pd., together with the Director of PENS, Dr. Ing. Ir. Arif Irwansyah, ST, M.Eng.
This collaboration includes strengthening the field of education, research development, and developing students to have academic readiness and skills that are in line with the demands of the world of higher education and the technology industry. Through this collaboration, Smamio students are expected to gain broader insights into the world of vocational, technology, and innovation since high school level.
The Principal of SMA Muhammadiyah 10 GKB Gresik, Ulyatun Nikmah, M.Pd., said that the collaboration with PENS is a strategic step in preparing superior and competitive graduates.
“As a Career and Research School, Smamio is committed to providing learning experiences that are relevant to current developments. Collaboration with PENS is expected to broaden students' horizons into the world of research, technology, and vocational education, while motivating them to plan their careers and further studies in a more focused manner,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Director of PENS, Dr. Ing. Ir. Arif Irwansyah, ST, M.Eng., welcomed the collaboration and appreciated Smamio's commitment to building educational partnerships from the secondary level.
"We appreciate the steps of SMA Muhammadiyah 10 GKB Gresik in building educational partnerships from the secondary level. This collaboration is expected to be a bridge between secondary education and higher education, so that Smamio students have a clear direction in developing competencies and potential in the field of technology," he said.
The Deputy Director for Cooperation, Public Relations, and Information Systems of PENS, Dr. Ir. Firman Arifin, ST, MT According to him, the collaboration with Smamio opens up opportunities for sustainable synergy between secondary and higher education.
"We are grateful that the parties agreed to follow up this MoU into a binding collaboration in the field of community service and research. After this activity, collaboration can be continued through real programs such as introduction to the vocational world, applied research, and academic mentoring for students. Thus, Smamio students have a clearer picture of competency development and study choices in the field of technology," he explained.
With this collaboration, SMA Muhammadiyah 10 GKB Gresik and PENS Surabaya hope to synergize in producing a young generation that is innovative, competitive, and ready to face future challenges, both in the academic world and the world of technology-based work.
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