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Karawang, October 24, 2024 – Amazon Web Services (AWS), in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, inaugurates Think Big Space (TBS) at SMK Negeri 1 Karawang.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by the Acting Governor of West Java, Mr. Bey Machmudin, Acting Regent of Karawang, Mr. Teppy Wawan Dharmawan, Acting Head of the West Java Provincial Education Office, Mr. Bambang Tirtoyuliono, AWS Country Manager for Data Center Indonesia, Mr. Winu Adiarto, and Chief Financial Officer Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, Mr. Christian Khorigin on Thursday, October 26, 2024.
With Habitat for Humanity Indonesia as NGO partner, AWS created a digital learning space equipped with a range of modern facilities, including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) devices, 18 computers with free access to AWS Skill Builder as an online learning hub, Amazon Echo devices, a podcast studio, a 3D printer, and a Virtual Reality set.
AWS Think Big Space are designed to create innovative learning environments that go beyond traditional classrooms, empowering students to develop STEAM skills and explore innovation through hands-on, real-world problem-solving experiences
In his remarks, Mr. Winu Adiarto noted that TBS at SMKN 1 Karawang is the first of its kind in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with the goal of broadening students’ knowledge in technology while equipping them with relevant digital skills. “This TBS is a dedicated space for students, educators, and the community to explore ideas in STEAM through technical education and interactive cloud computing training,” said Mr. Winu Adiarto.
The Think Big Space at SMKN 1 Karawang will host various STEAM training sessions, including programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation, aimed at students in grades 10 through 12. Additionally, AWS will use this space as a training center for programs such as Skilled in the Cloud, which offers cloud training, digital workshops, and coding classes.
The Acting Governor of West Java, Mr. Bey Machmudin, praised the initiative as a solution to the challenge of aligning education with industry needs. “We believe in the power of education and technology to unlock human potential. With the TBS, we are better prepared to empower students in West Java and across Indonesia for a digital future,” he said.
Mr. Winu Adiarto added that TBS would expand beyond schools into public facilities, based on community needs. “This Think Big Space aims to build technical capabilities in our youth, especially considering that 70 percent of Indonesia’s population is between 14 and 47 years old. This is a huge potential that must be positively harnessed,” he said.
Through this initiative, AWS and Habitat for Humanity Indonesia hope that vocational schools in West Java will continue to innovate, produce graduates ready to compete in the global market, and serve as catalysts for industrial and economic progress in Indonesia.
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