Red Hat Academy Day: Accelerating skills and innovation across Indonesia

Spotlight: recognizing excellence and inspiring innovation

Red Hat hosted additional spotlight events that further highlighted our commitment to advancing IT education in Indonesia.

Red Hat Academy Instructor Day

The Red Hat Academy Instructor Day was a vibrant celebration of all the instructors and their remarkable achievements who play a key role in shaping the future of tech talent. With 200+ universities, 8,500+ students trained, 85+ certifications, 15 student ambassadors and 3 students hired, this event showcased the real-world impact of educators committed to the Red Hat Academy program. Honoring the dedication of the top 20 instructors from over 200 institutions, this event recognized those who have integrated Red Hat’s resources into their curricula and trained at least 100 students. A standout moment was recognizing Politeknik Negeri Padang’s training of over 300 students, one of whom was hired through the Red Hat Talent Network.

The Red Hat Academy Indonesia Challenge 2024

The Red Hat Academy Indonesia Challenge 2024 captured the attention of many students across Indonesia. Organized in collaboration with Metrodata Academy, this highly anticipated online competition gave students the chance to showcase their expertise in Red Hat technologies like Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat OpenShift. Participants engaged in a multiple choice quiz, competing for exciting prizes, such as tablets, smartwatches and exclusive Red Hat merchandise. With a prize pool of IDR 15,000,000, the top 10 winners achieved a significant milestone in this exciting challenge.

“ “Participating in the Red Hat Academy Challenge was a rewarding journey. I’m honored to have achieved first place while meeting amazing people who share the same passion and interest for the future of open source technologies.” Narendra Yusuf Khaerudin Red Hat Academy Challenge 1st winner UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Red Hat Academy Student

A shoutout to our partners

Red Hat Academy Day 2024 was a grand success because of the unwavering support of our dedicated, local Red Hat Academy partners. VTA, Mii and CTI played a crucial role in organizing, promoting and facilitating the event across various locations. Their collaborative efforts ensured that the event reached a broad and diverse audience, impacting students and instructors alike. From coordinating logistics to engaging participants, these partners played a vital role in making the event a streamlined and memorable experience.

A strong step towards bridging the skills gap

Red Hat Academy Day 2024 served as a foundational step in the right direction by offering a launching pad for students across Indonesia. This event also helped forge valuable connections between the industry, government and academia, fostering collaboration and addressing the talent gap. As we begin 2025, we’re excited to continue our efforts and dedication to empowering the next generation of IT professionals.

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