Introduction to Vocational Education, Polman Negeri Babel Welcomes SMPIT Al Qudwah Group
Deputy Director II of Polman Negeri Babel, Muhammad Subhan, M.T. after the welcoming speech and campus introduction session during the educational visit
A total of 95 students and 6 accompanying teachers from Al Qudwah Pangkalpinang Integrated Islamic Middle School (SMPIT) conducted an educational visit to the Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic (Polman Babel), Tuesday (05/20/2025).
This activity took place in the Main Hall of Polman Babel and aimed to introduce the world of higher education to students from an early age.
This visit is part of the school's program to improve the quality of educational services for its citizens, especially in providing access to information related to academic books and other supporting literature. The students seemed enthusiastic about participating in the activities which were packaged interactively and full of inspiration.
Deputy Director II of Polman Babel, Muhammad Subhan, M.T., in his remarks welcomed the presence of the SMPIT Al Qudwah group. He stated that the campus is open to anyone who wants to get to know more about the world of vocational education.
"This is an extraordinary step from the school. We welcome with open arms any effort that wants to bring students closer to higher education. Hopefully this visit can motivate them to continue learning and achieving their dreams," he said.
He also explained that Polman Babel has various excellent study programs based on manufacturing and technology that are relevant to current industrial needs.
"One day, the students who attend can become part of Polman Babel as students," he added.
The Principal of SMPIT Al Qudwah Pangkalpinang, Oldy Affan, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to Polman Babel for the warm welcome and direct learning opportunities given to his students. He considered this activity very important in shaping the students' future orientation.
"We want our students to not only learn in class, but also see firsthand what the world of further education is like. This will help them make better decisions for the future," said Oldy.
Oldy also hopes that this kind of visit can become a routine activity every year so that more students are inspired to continue their education to a higher level.
In addition to the campus introduction session and interactive discussion, the students were also invited to tour the laboratory facilities, lecture rooms, and libraries in the Polman Babel environment," he concluded.
