PBL EXPO PNJ : Transforming Education for a Better Future 

Jakarta - Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (PNJ) hosted the PBL EXPO PNJ X Competitive Fund 2023 event on Wednesday (10/18/23), which was both an exhibition and a seminar centered around Project Based Learning (PBL) education, with the goal of contributing to the creation of a higher-quality education future. 

The event spanned three days from October 18 to 20, 2023, and took place at the 3rdfloor Auditorium of the PNJ Library, commencing from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., providing a broad opportunity for all stakeholders to participate in this insightful endeavor. 

As part of the diverse program, PBL EXPO PNJ X Competitive Fund 2023 featured seminars, product exhibitions, PBL workshops, and served as a crucial platform for promoting scholarships, including double degree scholarships from Taiwan, organized by the Emliku Taiwan team. 

The first day of the event commenced with a seminar titled "Coaching Clinic PBL" by Ahmad Hanim Thohari, S.S.T., M.T, the Head of the Informatics Engineering Program at PNJ. Additionally, Handri Rahmat Ilahi, M.Pd, the Head of BJB Syariah Depok Branch, provided insights on "Operations and Challenges in the Banking Sector through PBL." 

Furthermore, Ir. Hadjar Seti Adji, M.Eng.,Sc.,M.T, the Director of HCM at PT Wijaya Karya, shared his perspectives in a seminar with the theme "How to be a Great Person to Contribute to the Indonesian Gold Era," which was one of the event's inspiring highlights. "School is the gateway to the future, and project-based education is the key," as expressed by the organizers, aligning with the event's slogan, "Transforming Education for a Better Future." This event was not just a campus affair; it represented a collective effort to shape a better future for education. 

The event was attended not only by PNJ students, staff, and faculty but also by members of the wider community, including teachers and high school students. The vibrancy of the event was evident through booths set up by all PNJ departments, showcasing impressive PBL-based products. 

During breaks between seminars, an engaging quiz or games with prizes were held by the Accounting Department. Participants who answered correctly had the chance to win cash prizes as an appreciation for their knowledge and participation. 

"I enjoyed the product exhibition part, especially at the tourism department booth of Pancasila University. They provided goodie bags with books and pens that they had created, which was very creative. And of course, the quizzes and prize games were a lot of fun. I won cash from one of the questions I answered correctly," said Riki, a civil engineering student. 

Moreover, other companies and universities set up booths, such as the Tourism Department of Pancasila University, offering merchandise in the form of goodie bags filled with books and pens to those who registered. There was also a photo booth to enhance the event's enjoyment. 

"I'm delighted to have attended PBL EXPO PNJ. This event provided me with a deeper understanding of project-based education, which I hadn't fully grasped before. The seminars were highly informative, especially those discussing the relevance of PBL in meeting industry needs," expressed Rifka, a student at SMK 2 PGRI Cibinong. 

PBL EXPO PNJ X 2023 offered the perfect opportunity to gain knowledge, inspire, and interact with an education community dedicated to a better future through project-based education. With a commitment to continually enhance the quality of education, this event succeeded in inspiring participants, from students to educators.