Bandung, July 1, 2026 — The West Java Provincial Language Center officially welcomed its 2026 internship students on Wednesday (July 1). This year's internship program brings together 28 students from five higher education institutions: Bandung State Polytechnic (Polban) with eight students, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) with twelve students, Telkom University with three students, Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) with two students, and UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, represented by one student from the English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Adab and Cultural Sciences, Sofi Mayla Firdaus.

The event commenced with welcoming remarks delivered in a hybrid format by representatives from each participating university. Representing UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta online, Dr. Ulyati Retno Sari, S.S., M.Hum., expressed appreciation for the collaborative partnership between the university and the West Java Provincial Language Center. The university representatives also encouraged the students to make the most of the internship as an opportunity to enhance their knowledge, develop their professional competencies, and uphold the reputation of their respective institutions throughout the program.

The Head of the West Java Provincial Language Center, Dr. Herawati, S.S., M.A., then delivered her welcoming remarks and introduced the institution, outlining its duties and functions as well as its role in the development, promotion, and preservation of both the Indonesian language and regional languages and literature. She also reminded the interns to maintain professionalism, discipline, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility throughout the internship.

Following the welcoming session, Akhmad Susanto, S.E., Head of the General Affairs Subdivision, conducted an orientation covering the internship regulations, implementation procedures, working hours, and administrative requirements that the interns are expected to observe. The orientation was designed to help the students adapt smoothly to the workplace and carry out their responsibilities professionally.

Through this orientation program, the students are expected to adjust well to the professional working environment, apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their studies, and make meaningful contributions throughout their internship at the West Java Provincial Language Center.(URS/HFS)