TELEGRAF.ID – Universitas Baiturrahmah successfully held the Capital Market SKKNI 2024 Socialization, a strategic initiative aimed at preparing students to tackle challenges in the investment landscape, held in Padang on January 16, 2024.
In collaboration with PROPAMI and the West Sumatra Stock Exchange (BEI), the event aimed to enhance student competence while fostering a healthy and sustainable capital market ecosystem.
The Rector of Universitas Baiturrahmah, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Musliar Kasim, MS, emphasized that knowledge of the capital market is an essential asset in this modern era.
“The capital market is a window to understanding the global economy. It is not solely about investment; it is also about how students can actively contribute to building the economy of the future,” he explained.
Amidst the rise of the digital economy, students are expected not only to become investors but also to grasp investment strategies and the dynamics of the capital market comprehensively.
During the event, the Chairman of PROPAMI, Aji Martono, provided insights on the importance of competency standards. He explained that the Indonesian National Competency Standards (SKKNI) in the capital market sector serves as a guideline for creating a competent workforce.
“We aim to ensure that every individual possesses the ability to adapt to the ever-changing capital market,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Head of the West Sumatra BEI office underlined the role of students as innovators in the capital market sector. “We hope that students not only become investors but also act as drivers of innovation within this sector,” he remarked.
The collaboration between BEI, PROPAMI, and Universitas Baiturrahmah was solidified through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, which focuses on enhancing education, research, and community service in the field of investment.
In addition to discussion sessions, the socialization included interactive workshops where students gained practical insights on:
- How the capital market operates,
- Current trading policies, and
- The implementation of SKKNI in the investment landscape.
Participants were encouraged to understand investment concepts and strategies to become professional and competitive players in the capital market.
This event represents a significant step in bridging the gap between investment theory and practice.
In addition to students from Universitas Baiturrahmah, representatives from UIN Imam Bonjol, Andalas University, and the State University of Padang (UNP) also attended the socialization.
Now equipped with deeper knowledge from both technical and strategic perspectives, they are better prepared to meet the dynamic challenges of the capital market.
This initiative also outlines a pathway to becoming a professional in the financial industry through certification in capital market professions by mastering the SKKNI framework in this field.
With support from PROPAMI and BEI, Universitas Baiturrahmah is establishing a solid foundation for students to thrive as the driving force of the economy in the future.
