The Paint School program represents APCI’s long-term investment in developing a competent and industry-ready workforce.

Education Program Profile

Program: Industrial Chemical Engineering – Paint Technology Major
Inauguration Date: 3 July 2024

Student Enrollment:

• Academic Year 2024/2025: 50 students (1 withdrew)

• Academic Year 2025/2026: 49 active students

• 2025 Applicants: 121 candidates (planned intake: 80 students)

This program is a collaboration between APCI and its partner vocational school (SMK Mitra Industri), fully supported by member companies of the national paint industry.

Industry Collaboration

Forms of collaboration include:

• Curriculum development and evaluation aligned with industry needs.

• Provision of guest lecturers from paint manufacturers and raw material suppliers.

• Laboratory equipment procurement through fundraising and sponsorship initiatives.

Industry Contributors & Guest Teachers (2024–2025)

Supporting companies include:

• PT Mitra Citra Surya

• PT Rincon Paint

• PT Bintang Chemical Indonesia

• Patcham Co. Ltd

• PT Allnex Resin Indonesia

• Dow

Industry practitioners serve as guest teachers, ensuring students receive practical, up-to-date, and industry-relevant knowledge.

Long-Term Vision

The Paint School aims to:

• Develop competent paint industry professionals.

• Reduce the gap between vocational education and industrial requirements.

• Support the transformation toward a modern, sustainable manufacturing industry.