Hundreds of alumni from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Faculty of Engineering (FT), and Faculty of Law (FH), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), took part in the selection process through the Talent Sourcing/Professional Development/Career Opportunity Program at PT Pertamina Hulu Energi. The selection was held in the Multimedia Room of the Faculty of Engineering, UNS, on Thursday, 12 June 2025. This activity was conducted as a part of a collaborative partnership between UNS—specifically FEB, FT, and FH—and PT Pertamina Hulu Energi.

Dean of FEB, Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for the collaboration between Pertamina Hulu Energi and UNS, particularly in providing valuable opportunities for alumni from FEB, FT, and FH to join Pertamina Hulu Energi. “This selection process is truly helpful, especially for FEB alumni. We welcome it warmly, and it will certainly benefit our graduates. Hopefully, it can become an annual program and be extended to other faculties within UNS,” he stated.

Head of Cooperation at FEB UNS, Johadi, S.E., M.Sc., explained that this initiative reflects FEB UNS’s commitment to facilitating alumni—particularly from the Accounting and Management Study Programs, either from the field of Finance and other concentrations—thus, that they gain relevant experience in the financial sector, which will be needed to enter the labor market, especially with opportunities to work at PT Pertamina Hulu Energi.

Through this partnership, FEB UNS alumni who pass the full selection process will be able to contribute meaningfully to the energy sector’s performance, particularly at PT Pertamina Hulu Energi. Moreover, hopefully, this program will support UNS alumni in securing employment within less than three months after graduation. “Our hope is that this initiative offers alumni the opportunity to compete for positions at well-established state-owned enterprises (BUMNs), which typically offer better salary prospects,” he added.

He also mentioned that this collaboration will be a continuous effort and developed further, not only focusing on recruitment but also encompassing career development and preparation for entering the professional workforce.

Through similar programs, it is expected that more UNS graduates will secure positions within BUMNs, especially those under the Pertamina holding group. In the longer term, within the next 15 to 25 years, it is hoped that UNS alumni will make a substantial contribution to Pertamina.