Biaya Kuliah Tinggi, Gen Z Terancam Nganggur | Beritasatu

Summary

The video script highlights the escalating costs of higher education in Indonesia, posing a significant threat to the younger generation, particularly the unemployed Gen Z. With companies requiring a bachelor's degree, the challenge of securing employment is compounded by the difficulty of affording tertiary education. Data from August 2023 shows 9.9 million out of 44.47 million Indonesian youths aged 15-24 are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). HR experts suggest that a bachelor's degree holder is more likely to advance in education, while protests from students demand a reduction in tuition fees, which have surged dramatically in recent years.

Takeaways

• 📈 The cost of higher education is increasingly becoming a threat to the younger generation, especially the unemployed Gen Z.
• 🎓 Most companies in Indonesia require a bachelor's degree (S1) for employment.
• 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 The majority of the younger generation aged 15 to 24 are struggling to find jobs, with 9.9 million classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training).
• 🚫 The requirement of a bachelor's degree is ironic as jobs can be performed by vocational or diploma graduates.
• 💼 HR experts suggest that those with a bachelor's degree are more easily developed for higher education levels.
• 💰 The escalating cost of higher education forces the younger generation to prepare their finances more cautiously.
• 🏛 Universities are setting fantastic prices for registration and semester fees, causing protests from students.
• 📉 Students' aspirations for reduced tuition fees are heard by the House of Representatives Commission.
• 📚 A specific case is the University of 11 Maret in Surakarta, where tuition fees have increased up to 8 times due to new legislation and additional tuition fee groups.
• 📈 The University of Surakarta's Ipi (development fee) has increased by more than 8 times, from 25 million to R million.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript regarding young people in Indonesia?

The main issue discussed is the increasing cost of higher education and its impact on young people, particularly the Gen Z generation, who are struggling to find jobs and are facing unemployment.

What is the term 'NEET' mentioned in the transcript, and what does it stand for?

NEET stands for 'Not in Education, Employment, or Training'. It refers to young people who are not engaged in education, employment, or any form of training.

How many young people in Indonesia are classified as NEET according to the data from BPS in August 2023?

According to the data from BPS in August 2023, 9.9 million young people aged 15 to 24 in Indonesia are classified as NEET.

What is the implication of most companies in Indonesia requiring a bachelor's degree (S1) for job applicants?

The implication is that having at least a bachelor's degree becomes a prerequisite for employment, making it more difficult for those without such qualifications to find jobs.

What does the transcript suggest about the potential of workers with a bachelor's degree (S1)?

The transcript suggests that workers with a bachelor's degree have the potential to be developed further and reach higher levels of education, which is beneficial for their career advancement.

What is the impact of the rising cost of higher education on the younger generation according to the transcript?

The rising cost of higher education is making it difficult for the younger generation to afford college, which in turn can lead to unemployment and financial strain.

What is the reaction of students to the increasing cost of higher education as mentioned in the transcript?

Students are protesting the increasing cost of higher education, with some demanding that universities lower tuition fees.

What specific example of a university increasing its fees is provided in the transcript?

The transcript mentions Universitas 11 Maret in Surakarta, where a student protested against an increase in tuition fees that rose up to 8 times.

What are UKT and Ipi, as mentioned in the context of university fees in the transcript?

UKT stands for 'Uang Kuliah Tahunan' (Annual Tuition Fee), and Ipi, formerly known as SPI (Pengembangan Sarana dan Prasarana Instansi), is a fee for institutional development. Both fees have seen significant increases at the mentioned university.

How did the increase in UKT and Ipi fees at Universitas Sebelas Maret affect the students?

The increase in UKT and Ipi fees at Universitas Sebelas Maret led to a significant financial burden on students, with some fees increasing by up to 8 times.

What was the response of the House of Representatives (DPR) to the students' aspirations to lower the cost of higher education?

The House of Representatives (DPR) heard the students' aspirations during a hearing on May 16, indicating that the issue was being acknowledged and discussed at a governmental level.