The event was officially opened by the PAUD Ambassador of South Tapanuli Regency, Murni Gus Irawan, and attended by the Head of the South Tapanuli Education Office, Efrida Yanti Pakpahan, the Head of BBGTK North Sumatra, Joko Ahmad Julfan, the Chairperson of the PAUD Working Group, Ira Sofyan Adil, as well as representatives from Agincourt Resources and the tutors. This training forms part of the Community Development and Empowerment Programme (PPM) in the field of education, aiming to enhance the competencies of PAUD teachers to meet the national standards for early childhood education. 

The training curriculum included creative teaching strategies, understanding child development, evaluating learning outcomes, and the utilisation of digital technology in teaching and learning activities. Participants from Batang Toru, Muara Batang Toru, and Marancar districts received intensive guidance from BBGTK North Sumatra facilitators. 

Rohani Simbolon, Manager of Community Development at Agincourt Resources, emphasised that the programme represents a tangible expression of the company’s concern for enhancing the capacity of educators within its operational areas. 

“This training is a concrete demonstration of our commitment to supporting the improvement of early childhood education. Through this initiative, we hope PAUD teachers become more empowered, creative, and capable of delivering meaningful learning experiences for children, as part of our efforts to nurture a generation of excellence in South Tapanuli,” she stated. 

Meanwhile, the PAUD Ambassador of South Tapanuli Regency, Mrs Murni Gus Irawan, expressed her appreciation for the synergy established between the local government, educational institutions, and the private sector. 

“We greatly appreciate the support from Agincourt Resources, which consistently strengthens the education sector. This training represents an important step in enhancing the competencies of PAUD teachers and we hope it can be extended to all sub-districts to maximise its benefits,” she remarked. 

From the participants’ perspective, enthusiasm was evident from the very first day of the training. Dian Lestari, a teacher from TK Tunas Harapan in Aek Pining, expressed her gratitude for being able to take part in the programme.  “This training has provided me with many new insights into early childhood teaching methods. I feel more confident to become a competent and inspiring teacher, dedicated to nurturing the next generation,” she said with great enthusiasm.

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This activity serves as the continuation of the Thematic Training previously facilitated by Agincourt Resources in collaboration with the MySkill team from Jakarta. The finalists were the best participants from batches II and III, representing Tapanuli Selatan and Padangsidimpuan. After undergoing three stages of assessment—administrative selection, presentations on 20th–21st October 2025, and field verification on 4th–5th November 2025, a total of ten young entrepreneurs were selected as this year’s finalists.   

The event was attended by Senior Manager Community, Christine Pepah, representatives from the Trade and Cooperatives Office for SMEs of Tapanuli Selatan Regency, and members of the judging panel: Dean of the Faculty of Economics at UGN, Agustalinda Nora, and Manager of Bolu Kenanga, Mei Narsih Harahap. 

In her remarks, Christine Pepah emphasised that this competition is not merely ceremonial, but a tangible effort to observe the progress participants made after completing the training series. “Training without follow-up will not produce anything. That is why this year we invited only those entrepreneurs who have completed the thematic training series. We want to see the continuation of their efforts. As a partner of the government, we are committed to contributing our best for community empowerment. We hope to see more emerging enterprises around us,” she said. 

The announcement of the winners became the highlight of the event. Five young entrepreneurs were selected as the best from First Prize to Second Runner-up based on innovation, business sustainability, financial management, and community impact. 

One of the finalists, Bungsu Harahap from “Bungsu Motret,” shared his reflections: “Even though I did not win, I am truly delighted. This competition has helped our business become more widely recognised. For those who have not won, do not be discouraged keep improving. Thank you to Agincourt Resources, because through this programme we have gained so much new knowledge.” 

Through the Martabe Young Entrepreneur Award 2025, Agincourt Resources reaffirms its commitment to nurturing a generation of young entrepreneurs who are adaptive, competitive, and motivated to grow alongside their local communities.

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