Sobat UNNES, in today’s era of disruption, the concept of “learning” is no longer confined by school walls. Education happens everywhere: in offices, in communities, and even in digital spaces.
This is why the Non-Formal Education (PNF) major often known as Out-of-School Education (PLS) is now highly sought after.
Many think PNF graduates only handle equivalency programs. In reality, the competence of PNF graduates is far broader. You are experts in human empowerment. Your ability to design training and community development programs is highly demanded by corporate sectors to international institutions.
Career Prospects for Non-Formal Education
Curious? Here are the career prospects for Non-Formal Education, including some unique professions you might not know yet!
1. Corporate Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist
This is a prestigious profession with competitive salaries. Multinational companies need experts capable of designing training curricula to upgrade their employees’ skills. PNF graduates possess andragogical (adult learning) pedagogical competence, giving you a superior edge over regular management graduates in designing effective training.
2. Community Development Facilitator (NGO & CSR)
If you want to work while making a social impact, this is the path. Many international NGOs (like UNICEF, UNESCO) or CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) divisions of large companies need experts to design community empowerment programs. You are the architect building a community’s independence.
3. Education Inspector and Learning Guide (Civil Servant/PNS)
In the government sector, PNF graduates have a specific quota that offers great stability. You can build a career as an Inspector (supervisor of non-formal education) or Learning Guide at SPNF SKB. This is a strategic position to ensure the quality of education outside formal schooling remains high.
4. Edupreneur & Social Startup Founder
This is the most attractive profession for Gen Z! With educational management skills, you can establish ed-tech startups, modern course institutions, homeschooling programs, or soft skill training centers. You don’t seek jobs, you create them.
5. Family Education and Parenting Consultant
Mental health and child rearing issues are now in the spotlight. PNF graduates are equipped with strong family education knowledge. You can become a professional consultant helping parents apply the best parenting styles or designing solution oriented family education programs.
Sobat UNNES, to fill these strategic positions, you need real competence.
The Non-Formal Education Department at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) is one of the best in Indonesia with ‘Unggul’ (Superior) accreditation. We don’t just teach theory; we take students directly into the field.
UNNES’s reputation as a Top 10 Best University in Indonesia gives you a distinct privilege in the professional world.
We look forward to your contributions at Universitas Negeri Semarang!
