Bali, June 3, 2024 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) continued the series of “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” activities in several cities including Bali. This time, more than 600 students of Udayana University (UNUD) attended a public lecture entitled “Be Relevant in the Midst of Technology Disruption & Social Changes” presented by BCA Director Santoso at Widya Sabha Auditorium, UNUD, on Monday (3/6).
“BCA Berbagi Ilmu” represents BCA's commitment to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in Quality Education. The “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” activities aims to prepare a qualified and competitive young generation to face the peak of the demographic bonus in 2030. This program is one of Bakti BCA's flagship programs in the Bakti Pendidikan (education) pillar.
BCA Director Santoso said, “In this dynamic world, a person’s relevance is measured by their ability to adapt and create added value. People need to have an adaptive attitude and be able to see opportunities observantly so that they remain relevant in the midst of technological disruption and social change. Existing opportunities should be viewed as chances for people to keep moving forward, leveraging technology to create innovations for a better life.”
In this public lecture session, students were invited to understand how technology has changed various aspects of life and the way we interact. Santoso also emphasized the importance of soft skills such as creativity, the ability to collaborate, and think critically in the face of rapid changes. In addition, Santoso also outlined the innovations implemented at BCA to address these changes.
“Technology is not a replacement for humans, but a tool that humans can utilize as a partner to expand their capabilities. To remain relevant in the midst of technological disruption and social change, BCA also continues to innovate and adapt quickly. We believe that by utilizing technology, we can provide the best service to our customers and society. A concrete example is how BCA initially expanded ATM access across Indonesia, and now BCA has launched the BCA Mobile and MyBCA applications as proof that BCA adapts well in this era of technological advancement,” said Santoso.
The “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” program was held to commemorate National Education Day, and conducted public lectures at 5 universities, namely BINUS University, Diponegoro University, Bandung Institute of Technology, Sriwijaya University, and Udayana University. In addition, the “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” program also features Student Banking Tour activities that invite a number of high school and university students to learn about banking and financial literacy while visiting BCA branch offices. There was also an empowerment activity for people with disabilities entitled I'm Capable.
In 2023, the “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” public lecture series was held at 5 universities in Indonesia and attended by more than 3,000 students. Meanwhile, the Student Banking Tour was attended by over 900 students from 18 schools. Finally, for people with disabilities, around 30 people were empowered through skills development, art bazaars, and tours to BCA branch offices.
BCA Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn said, “BCA Berbagi Ilmu under Bakti BCA is our way of supporting the younger generation to become excellent human resources and contribute to the Indonesian economy. Moreover, according to BPS, Indonesia is expected to enter a demographic bonus period with a peak period until 2030, indicated by the number of productive age populations reaching twice the number of children and elderly populations. We believe that the best investment for this young generation is education, therefore Bakti BCA is committed to continue facilitating them with various forms of support.”
Under “Bakti BCA”, the company is committed to providing benefits on an individual, community, and ecosystem scale. BCA believes that empowered individuals can empower their communities, and empowered communities can positively contribute to preserving the ecosystem, thus creating a mutually influential and interrelated cycle.
To emphasize this commitment, BCA launched the #BuktiBaktiBCA campaign, which captures all of Bakti BCA’s activities in collaboration with various stakeholders to support sustainable development in Indonesia. Bakti BCA’s programs cover education (Bakti Pendidikan), health (Bakti Kesehatan), community empowerment (Desa Bakti BCA), culture (Bakti Budaya), and the environment (Bakti Lingkungan).
In addition to “BCA Berbagi Ilmu”, other Bakti Pendidikan programs include teacher training in Eastern Indonesia, support for the digital economy in the form of SYNRGY Accelerator & Academy, Business and Banking Education Program (PPBP) and Informatics Engineering Education Program (PPTI), and competency development for people with disabilities. Most recently, the company officially opened the Bakti BCA 2024 Scholarship program attended by 700 students from 20 universities in Indonesia. Bakti BCA has provided scholarships and training to more than 7,000 outstanding students in Indonesia in total. More information about Bakti BCA can be accessed at this link http://bca.id/baktibca.
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More than 600 Students Attend “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” in Bali - BCA Director Santoso (second right), BCA Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn (far right), Head of BCA Region IV Office Harijanto (second left) exchange token of appreciation with Rector of Udayana University Prof. Ir. Ngakan Putu Gede Suardana, M.T., Ph.D., IPU, ASEAN Eng. (center) and Vice Rector III Prof. Ir. I Ketut Sudarsana, S.T., Ph.D. (far left) during the “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” held at Udayana University, Bali, on Monday (3/6). “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” is expected to help prepare a qualified and competitive young generation to face the peak of the demographic bonus in 2030.
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Have an Adaptive Attitude to Face Technology Disruption and Social Changes - “BCA Berbagi Ilmu” public lecture at Udayana University, Bali, was delivered by BCA Director Santoso with the theme “Be Relevant in the Midst of Technology Disruption & Social Changes”. In this public lecture session, students were invited to understand how technology has changed various aspects of life and the way we interact. Santoso also shared that BCA also continues to innovate and adapt quickly. BCA believes that by utilizing technology, it can provide the best service to customers and society.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (As of 31 March 2024)
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. By the end of March 2024, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 38 million customer accounts, processing around 90 million of daily transactions through a network of 1,258 branches, 19,055 ATMs as well as internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. 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.
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