FE UNPRI HOLDS NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SEMINAR
Dr. RE Nainggolan M.M: Open Unemployment Rate Decreases From 6.17 Percent to 5.94 Percent
Advisor of Universitas Prima Indonesia (Unpri) Dr. RE Nainggolan, M.M., said, from the data of Central Statistics Agency (BPS), it is known that the Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) in August 2014 was 5.94 percent. When compared to August 2013, the open unemployment rate decreased from 6.17 percent to 5.94 percent. "Ironically, the open unemployment rate for highly educated people is getting bigger.. For Diploma (D-1, D-2 and D-3) from 5.95 percent to 6.14 percent and the open unemployment rate in universities from 5.39 percent to 5.65 percent", said RE Nainggolan while giving his speech at the National Entrepreneurship and Public Speaking Seminar, held by the Faculty of Economics (FE) Unpri, Wednesday (17/6) at Slecta Royal Ballroom Jalan Listrik Medan.
The seminar was attended by three famous speakers Choky Sitohang (TV Host, Public Speaker & Entrepreneur), Irwan W Berutu (motivator) and Helmy Yahya (TV Host, Public Speaker & Entrepreneur). Also present were the Head of BPH Unpri Dr. Tommy Leonard, S.H., M.Kn., Vice Rector II Ermi Girsang, SKM., M.Kes., Dean of FE Unpri Cut Fitri Rostina, S.E., M.M., Dean of FKG Unpri Prof. Dr. drg. Monang Panjaitan, M.S., MA., and hundreds of FE Unpri students.
According to RE Nainggolan, this seminar is very important, so that students do not think after graduating not to look for work, but to create jobs, "Our hope is that students do not rely on and are oriented to becoming civil servants (PNS). Make this the last choice if there are no other forms of work", said RE Nainggolan while saying, imitate Khairul Tanjung who created jobs. And for all that, Unpri is increasingly trying to produce students who are able to create jobs.
On that occasion, Helmy Yahya (TV Host, Public Speaker & Entrepreneur) asked that students in entrepreneurship must be creative, considering that competition in the free market in 2015 is very competitive.
"The most important thing is to change the mindset. School alone is not enough but there must be skills and do not expect that after graduating you must become a PNS or other employee. Instead, you must be confident to become a successful entrepreneur", said Helmy motivating Unpri students to achieve success from creative and innovative entrepreneurship.
Helmy also emphasized that entrepreneurship is not a science but a mentality, because it depends on the 'fighting spirit' and do not give up quickly with failure but make it a whip.
Meanwhile, Choky Sitohang who is also a presenter, model, singer and entrepreneur, gave inspiration with the success he has achieved today, to young people and students to dare to become entrepreneurs, so that they can be a blessing to many people.
According to him, there are many reasons to become entrepreneurs, including free time and not being tied down like employees, independence, inner satisfaction, having capital, family factors (heredity) and the result of limited job opportunities so that they are forced to become entrepreneurs.
"To the young generation, especially Unpri students, to be willing to work hard from now on to achieve success in the future," he said.
He revealed some habits of successful people including reading, making strategic plans, working hard, maintaining reputation, daring to dream, learning for everything, maintaining balance between business and ethics and others.
Choky also gave the spirit to become an entrepreneur, namely being diligent and relying on God, diligently honing abilities, never giving up, having skills, competing healthily and others.
Meanwhile, Irwan W Berutu in his lecture also invited students to focus on their strengths and not be weak if they fail, but to keep trying because failure is delayed success.
"For a successful business, the main goal must be focus accompanied by high discipline, because that will help achieve success," he said.
Dean of FE Unpri Cut Fitri Rostina, S.E., M.M., in her speech said that this entrepreneurship seminar is very important for students, considering the high unemployment rate, due to the narrow job market.
"With this seminar, it is expected to motivate student entrepreneurs to achieve success, especially since the era of free trade is just around the corner. Therefore, we must prepare ourselves seriously," he said. Cut Fitri also hopes that this seminar can foster and develop an entrepreneurial spirit while facilitating students.
Head of BPH Unpri Dr. Tommy Leonard, S.H., M.Kn., accompanied by Unpri Advisor Dr. RE Nainggolan M.M., Dean of FE Unpri Cut Fitri Rostina, S.E, M.M., took a photo together with Choky Sitohang (TV Host, Public Speaker & Entrepreneur) and Helmy Yahya (TV Host, Public Speaker & Entrepreneur after the National Entrepreneurship and Public Speaking Seminar.