DHL Group is strengthening the work readiness of young Indonesians by continuing the GoTeach programme and UPGRADE initiative. Both programmes provide mentoring, skills development, and career insights to prepare the workforce to meet changing labour market needs. Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor at DHL Express Indonesia, highlighted the company's commitment to improving work readiness for young Indonesians.
At a Youth Speak Forum in Jakarta, young participants from SOS Children's Villages Jakarta and Lembang interacted directly with professionals from various industries. The participants, who are beneficiaries of the GoTeach programme, expanded their understanding of career prospects and skills needed in the workplace. According to Ahmad, as technology evolves and digital transformation progresses, workforce skills requirements are changing rapidly—global employers estimate that 39 per cent of core skills will change by 2030.
GoTeach, DHL Group's corporate social responsibility programme that has operated globally since 2010, has been present in Indonesia since 2014 through a partnership with SOS Children's Villages Indonesia. According to the information provided, the programme has reached more than 2,000 young people through at least 55 activities focused on developing work skills and career readiness. In 2025, the programme recorded participation of more than 230 young people aged 15 to 24 across nine locations, the widest geographic reach since its launch in Indonesia.
More than 40 volunteers from DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain have contributed more than 2,000 volunteer hours through mentoring and training activities. UPGRADE, DHL Group's international talent programme, connects high-potential young professionals with opportunities across the company's global network. Programme Manager Dean Ivancevic said partnerships with AIESEC and participation in platforms such as the Youth Speak Forum support the development of skills needed to thrive in a dynamic global work environment.
