Aiptu Kasdulah, an intelligence officer at Tukdana Police District under the Indramayu Police Resort in West Java, founded the “SMK Pembangunan Tukdana” vocational school in Indramayu. The school offers free education for economically disadvantaged families and orphans, catering to graduates of junior high schools (SMP) and Islamic junior high schools (MTs).
Details of the School:
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Duration: Operates for approximately 14 years.
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Student Background: Primarily students from underprivileged families.
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Admission Policy: Open to all, with a focus on those in need, regardless of their origin.
Courses Offered:
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Teknik Komputer dan Jaringan (TKJ) - Computer and Network Engineering.
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Teknik Bisnis Sepeda Motor (TBSM) - Motorcycle Business Engineering.
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Teknik Kendaraan Ringan Otomotif (TKRO) - Light Automotive Engineering.
Financial Assistance:
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Sources: Supported by the Ministry of Education and the West Java Provincial Government.
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Special Aid: The Automotive Engineering program once received a car unit for student practical use.
Encouraging Alumni Support:
Kasdulah expressed gratitude for the ongoing financial aid, initially self-funded, and highlighted the school’s multiple graduating batches. He urged former students, now alumni, to assist their peers in job hunting and encouraged them to continue pursuing knowledge and educational development, emphasizing the importance of staying resilient and enthusiastic in learning.