Digital Administration Training For SMK Students in Jayapura

Bimbingan Administrasi Digital is a training program I initiated to introduce basic digital administration skills to SMK (vocational high school) students and graduates in Jayapura. A total of 11 students attended the two-day session, held on March 11 and 13, 2025, at the SAGU Foundation Office. The training aimed to teach practical, everyday administrative tasks such as completing online forms, scanning documents properly, organizing digital files, and using correct formatting when writing names and naming files.

The idea for this project came naturally. During the registration process for our General English Vokasi Course at SAGU Foundation, I noticed a recurring problem: most students submitted their documents poorly. Some uploaded blurry photos instead of scans, others didn’t use capital letters properly in their names, and many named their files without any structure. It became clear that these young people were not familiar with basic digital administration—skills that are essential when applying for jobs, scholarships, or university programs.

The training stood out for its engaging approach, emphasizing interactive and practical activities over traditional lecture-style teaching. During the sessions, we conducted spelling and formatting name exercises, practiced reading and following written instructions, learned to scan documents using the CamScanner app, and stored files online using Google Drive, including proper file naming conventions. We also simulated a complete online registration process from start to finish. By the end of the session, all students successfully completed the tasks. Their documents were neat, correctly labeled, and professionally formatted. It might seem like a small achievement, but it was a big win for both the students and myself.

One of the main challenges I faced during this project was the nature of the topic itself—digital administration is often seen as dry and uninteresting, especially by students who are more used to interactive or creative subjects. Keeping their attention required extra effort in delivery, including the use of humor and relatable examples. Another significant hurdle was the low level of technical familiarity among some students. Although most had smartphones, they were not confident or fluent in using them for practical tasks like scanning documents, organizing files, or navigating apps like Google Drive. This gap between daily phone use and purposeful tech skills added an extra layer of difficulty to the training.

Through this project, I learned that many SMK students in Jayapura still lack basic digital administration skills, such as scanning documents, organizing files, and writing names correctly. This gap reflects a broader issue of unpreparedness for real-world professional demands, particularly in areas with limited access to quality education. However, the project demonstrated that even small, practical interventions can significantly increase awareness and engagement—especially when students understand how these skills connect to real-life opportunities like scholarships and job applications. I also discovered effective ways to deliver what might seem like a “boring” topic in a more engaging, contextual, and hands-on manner by incorporating humor, local examples, and interactive practice. This experience has strengthened my commitment to advancing digital literacy and to helping better prepare Papuan youth for global opportunities.

This project reminded me that preparing Papuan students to compete globally must start with the basics. Digital administration might seem small, but it’s a gateway skill—the foundation for accessing larger opportunities. I’m proud of what we achieved in just two short sessions, and I’m hopeful about expanding this training to more students across Papua. If we want our youth to dream big, we must first equip them with the tools to act confidently—and correctly—on those dreams.

Author :


Romibo Rumaikewi
Office Management, Social Media Engagement, Administration & English Tutor