DAIKIN Goes To School Delivers Four-Day Training at SMK NU Ma’arif Kudus

PT Daikin Airconditioning Indonesia’s (DAIKIN) commitment to advancing vocational education continues to take tangible shape. Kicking off the year, the Japanese air conditioning specialist delivered a comprehensive training package at SMK Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Ma’arif Kudus in Central Java. As part of the DAIKIN Goes To School program, the event ran from February 4 to 7.

“Bringing in DAIKIN experts to share insights on our core specialization—the air conditioning solutions industry—reflects our ongoing efforts to foster stronger interaction and collaboration between industry professionals and the educational sector,” stated Padang Joko Setyabudi, Branch Manager for DAIKIN in Semarang and surrounding regions. He further explained that the training covers both hard skills and soft skills development for students.

DAIKIN Goes To School serves as one of the key pillars of DAIKIN’s social initiatives, specifically targeting the education sector. Through coordinated visits to various secondary schools across Indonesia throughout the year, the program primarily focuses on delivering hands-on training and broadening students’ industry knowledge.

This inaugural visit of the DAIKIN Goes To School program this year builds upon existing partnerships. SMK NU Ma’arif Kudus was selected as one of the vocational high schools in Central Java to join the DAIKIN Center of Excellence network. Beyond upgrading school laboratory facilities—including the provision of AC units for practical training—DAIKIN also supports specialized training and competency assessments for both students and instructors.

Regarding the technical curriculum, hard skill sessions focused on three core competencies: Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection (K3LH), refrigerant recovery procedures, and fundamental knowledge of air conditioning equipment. On the soft skills side, DAIKIN provided guidance on crafting effective Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and essential strategies for navigating job interviews.

Designed to be highly engaging, each session went beyond theoretical lectures. Every presenter, a certified DAIKIN specialist in their respective field, facilitated interactive Q&A segments to encourage active participation and feedback from attendees throughout the training.

Aligning with the program’s mission to strengthen industry-academia ties, Padang Joko announced plans to extend these training visits to other vocational schools within his jurisdiction. “Through DAIKIN Goes To School, we hope to help more students gain broader industry insights while inspiring them to better prepare for their future careers,” concluded Padang Joko.