PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is actively supporting the development of the younger generation's skills in Mimika Regency by hosting a Digital Voice: Public Speaking & Podcast Creations training program, held in Timika from February 11-14, 2025.

“This program is designed to equip participants with public speaking skills and the technical ability to create podcasts, which are becoming increasingly relevant in today's digital age,” said Katri Krisnati, Vice President of Corporate Communications for PTFI, in Timika on Thursday (February 13).

The training was attended by 30 participants from Timika, representing a diverse range of professions, including civil servants, SMEs, influencers, students, housewives, private sector employees, and more. PTFI's partners such as SATP Public Relations, Maramowe Foundation, YPMAK Public Relations, and PFA Public Relations also joined the event.

The program included both training materials and field practice at the Mimika Sports Complex (MSC). The field activity aimed to provide hands-on experience in podcast creation outside of a studio setting. At this facility, built by PTFI, participants learned to understand the real challenges of content production while also sharpening their creativity in producing high-quality podcasts.

One participant, Franco Irahewa, shared his enthusiasm for the three-day program.

“This is the first podcast training in Timika. I work as a public relations officer at the Taruna Papua Boarding School, and the activities I’ve participated in are very helpful for my role, helping to enhance my communication skills in creating quality content,” he said.

Siti Ramadhana, a Communication Science student at the Muslim University of Indonesia, expressed her interest in the training.

“The modules and practical training were very up-to-date, offering new insights and easy-to-implement knowledge here in Timika. As young people, we are excited and hope that activities like this will continue. One word for this program: wonderful!” said Siti.

Katri emphasized that through this digital literacy initiative, PTFI hopes to open access to knowledge and skills for the youth of Mimika in personal branding, the workforce, and the creative industry. Participants are encouraged to maximize the internet productively and commercially.

With more young people in Timika mastering digital skills, it is expected that they will contribute to spreading useful information and inspiring the wider community.

“We hope that through this training, Papua's younger generation will become more confident in expressing their ideas and using communication channels positively,” said Katri.