"The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Hands Over the Tourism Baton to Graduates of XXX Bali Polytechnic of Tourism."
**Nusa Dua, October 17, 2024** – Bali Polytechnic of Tourism (Poltekpar Bali) successfully graduated 656 students at its 30th Graduation Ceremony held at BNDCC, Nusa Dua. The moment was made even more special by the presence of the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, H. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, BBA., MBA.
The 30th Graduation Ceremony commenced with a solemn open senate session at Poltekpar Bali. The ceremony celebrated graduates from the postgraduate, applied bachelor, and diploma programs. In his speech, Poltekpar Bali's Director, Dr. Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes, expressed pride in the graduates and their families. "On behalf of the entire Poltekpar Bali family, I would like to thank the parents of the graduates for entrusting their children's education to us," said Dr. Puja. He commended the hard work of the graduates, who have completed a long journey culminating in this graduation.
The cohort of 656 graduates included students from 10 programs: 24 from the Master's program, 2 from the Bachelor's program, 326 from the Applied Bachelor's program, and 304 from the Diploma program. The average GPA for this graduation was 3.73. Notably, 61% of the graduates are already employed in the hospitality and tourism industries, 13% have become entrepreneurs, and 7% are continuing their education at higher levels, while 19% are in the recruitment process for various jobs.
As a state tourism campus under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Poltekpar Bali is tasked with nurturing the next generation of professionals in hospitality and tourism. Minister Sandiaga Uno was present to greet the graduates personally, stating that the Ministry always provides the best support for Indonesia's Golden Generation. "To the graduates, I hand over the baton of tourism and the creative economy to you," he remarked.
The Minister also recognized nine outstanding students from each program and those who had started their own businesses even before graduation. Through its business incubator, Poltekpar Bali provides opportunities for students to develop their enterprises. The success of Poltekpar Bali students in building businesses is inspired by the Minister’s motivation for them to not only seek jobs but also create their own employment opportunities. Specifically, the entrepreneurial graduates had the chance to take photos with the Minister.
The 30th Graduation Ceremony at Poltekpar Bali marks the end of the learning process but also the beginning of a pathway to success for the graduates. It is hoped that the alumni will make positive contributions to the fields of tourism and hospitality.
The 30th Graduation Ceremony commenced with a solemn open senate session at Poltekpar Bali. The ceremony celebrated graduates from the postgraduate, applied bachelor, and diploma programs. In his speech, Poltekpar Bali's Director, Dr. Drs. Ida Bagus Putu Puja, M.Kes, expressed pride in the graduates and their families. "On behalf of the entire Poltekpar Bali family, I would like to thank the parents of the graduates for entrusting their children's education to us," said Dr. Puja. He commended the hard work of the graduates, who have completed a long journey culminating in this graduation.
The cohort of 656 graduates included students from 10 programs: 24 from the Master's program, 2 from the Bachelor's program, 326 from the Applied Bachelor's program, and 304 from the Diploma program. The average GPA for this graduation was 3.73. Notably, 61% of the graduates are already employed in the hospitality and tourism industries, 13% have become entrepreneurs, and 7% are continuing their education at higher levels, while 19% are in the recruitment process for various jobs.
As a state tourism campus under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Poltekpar Bali is tasked with nurturing the next generation of professionals in hospitality and tourism. Minister Sandiaga Uno was present to greet the graduates personally, stating that the Ministry always provides the best support for Indonesia's Golden Generation. "To the graduates, I hand over the baton of tourism and the creative economy to you," he remarked.
The Minister also recognized nine outstanding students from each program and those who had started their own businesses even before graduation. Through its business incubator, Poltekpar Bali provides opportunities for students to develop their enterprises. The success of Poltekpar Bali students in building businesses is inspired by the Minister’s motivation for them to not only seek jobs but also create their own employment opportunities. Specifically, the entrepreneurial graduates had the chance to take photos with the Minister.
The 30th Graduation Ceremony at Poltekpar Bali marks the end of the learning process but also the beginning of a pathway to success for the graduates. It is hoped that the alumni will make positive contributions to the fields of tourism and hospitality.
