Photo Caption: BCA SYNRGY Academy Batch 7 Induction Activity
Jakarta, 18 March 2024 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) in collaboration with edutech platform BINAR held the 7th batch of SYNRGY Academy, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program in the form of digital bootcamp scholarships. The program, which was first launched in 2020, continues with the opening of a new registration period from January 15 to February 16, 2024. After going through a series of strict selection processes, there were 250 participants who qualified to take part in the next stage. They were selected from thousands of applicants.
Hundreds of selected participants will join the IT bootcamp program with various classes according to their interests, including Full Stack Web (Javascript), UI/UX Design & Product Management, Back End Engineering (Java), Android Engineering (Kotlin), and Quality Assurance. SYNRGY Academy is dedicated to helping selected digital talents achieve their dream careers through project-based learning. With this method, learners are expected to be able to more easily apply the knowledge gained in the future.
BCA’s EVP of Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn said, "Through the SYNRGY Academy program, BCA is contributing to a sustainable impact for the participants involved and for the growth of the digital economy in Indonesia in general. We hope that this program can increase the number of competent Indonesian digital talents that meet the needs of the industry, thus having a positive impact on Indonesia Emas in 2045."
BINAR's CEO, Alamanda Shantika, also expressed her appreciation for the ongoing collaboration between her company and BCA so that SYNRGY Academy can continue until the 7th batch. "The collaboration between BCA and BINAR through BCA SYNRGY Academy is a form of our dedication and commitment to developing Indonesia's digital talent to the fullest. The bootcamp, which was attended by hundreds of participants, has been designed to create character-ready talents who can compete in the digital era with skills according to industry needs. In addition, every participant who passes and completes the program will get the opportunity to work in the BCA Group and be assisted in getting a job as a BINAR bootcamp alumni by Job Connect."
During the 6th batch of BCA SYNRGY Academy, more than 4,000 people registered. From this number, a strict selection was made, and the result was that 231 participants were selected to join the bootcamp. Participants were required to attend intensive classes from August 2023 to February 2024. After a long training period, 124 participants in the 6th batch of BCA SYNRGY Academy finally completed the program.
During SYNRGY Academy batch 7, participants are expected to gain maximum knowledge so that it can be useful in their future careers. Participants will also get many benefits, including direct learning with facilitators/mentors who are experts in the field of digital product development; skills according to industry needs; an experiential learning model; an integrated curriculum; intensive classes for 6 months; and the opportunity to improve non-technical skills through free workshop sessions. Since 2020, SYNRGY Academy has graduated more than 400 participants, some of whom have gone on to work at BCA.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 31 December 2023)
BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. As of December 2023, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 38 million customer accounts, processing around 82 million of daily transactions through a network of 1,258 branches; 19,047 ATMs as well as the 24-hour internet & mobile banking systems supported by 24/7 Halo BCA contact center. BCA’s presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, putting people first, and making a positive impact on society at large. With around 27,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesia economy.
PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA TBK
Group Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility - CSR
Corporate Communication
Address : Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
Menara BCA Lt. 22
Jakarta Pusat 10310
Telephone : (021) 2358-8000
Fax : (021) 2358-8339
E-mail : corcom_bca@bca.co.id
About of BINAR
BINAR is an edtech digital skills learning provider founded in 2017 by Alamanda Shantika with two other Gojek alumni, Dita Aisyah and Seto Lareno. As a pioneer in the field of digital skills, BINAR provides new learning experiences such as Experiential Learning, Flipped Learning, Project/Problem Based Learning and Collaborative Learning. Thus, graduates are equipped with digital skills and soft skills that include Social Awareness, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Leveraging Diversity, and Collaboration that are needed in the current era. BINAR aims to produce a new generation of digital talents who can bring innovation to solve problems in society.
Through its various training programs, namely Binar Bootcamp, BinarGo!, Binar Digital Talent Accelerator (DTA, digital transformation training for businesses) and talent placement services (Job Connect). BINAR seeks to support the career growth of high school graduates, university students, career shifters, and workers who want to improve their skills.
For more information, contact:
Nur Andriana
Product Marketing, BINAR
M: +6285 8039 71975
