Anteraja Partners with MAXY Academy to Launch NextGen AI Academy, Empowering Indonesia's Future AI Talent
AI Is Changing the Workplace. Are University Students Ready?
The workplace is changing rapidly because of AI. It is not only about getting tasks done faster, but also about the emergence of new types of jobs and the changing skills required from professionals.
The World Economic Forum estimates that 170 million new jobs could be created and 92 million jobs could be displaced by AI by 2030. During the same period, nearly 40% of workers’ core skills are also expected to change.
For university students preparing to enter the workforce, the question is simple: are the skills they learn in university enough to keep up with such a major shift?
The AI Skills Gap Is Still a Challenge
The demand for AI skills across industries is growing, but talent readiness has not fully caught up. A study by Pearson and AWS titled AI Readiness: Building the Bridge from Higher Education to Work found that 53% of employers still struggle to find graduates with the AI skills they need.
There is also a significant perception gap. While 78% of higher education leaders believe their institutions are meeting industry expectations, only 14% of graduates feel confident applying AI in professional workflows.
This means the AI challenge is not just about knowing the technology, but also about being ready to apply it in real work environments.
Knowing AI Tools Is Not Enough
Learning AI has become easier than ever. Tutorials and learning resources are available almost everywhere. However, knowing how to use ChatGPT or Gemini does not necessarily mean someone is ready to work with AI.
There is a big difference between knowing what AI can do and understanding how to use it to solve real-world problems—from developing marketing strategies and optimizing business processes to building digital products.
This is where learning experiences that are directly connected to industry needs become increasingly important.
Anteraja NextGen AI Academy: Bridging Campus and Industry
To address this need, Anteraja and MAXY Academy have introduced Anteraja NextGen AI Academy, a fully funded AI talent development program for selected university students across Indonesia.
The program is designed to be more than just a scholarship. It aims to bridge the gap between what students learn at university and what the industry actually needs.
The curriculum is aligned with global technology industry practices. Participants will also work on challenges related to Anteraja's business needs, ranging from logistics operational optimization to the use of AI in digital marketing.
Two Learning Paths
Anteraja NextGen AI Academy offers two learning paths: Applied AI Digital Marketing and Applied AI Full Stack Development.
Applied AI Digital Marketing focuses on using AI for digital marketing activities and decision-making. Meanwhile, Applied AI Full Stack Development focuses on building digital products while incorporating AI into the development process.
Both paths share the same goal: helping students build the ability to apply AI, rather than simply understand its concepts.
More Than Just a Scholarship
In addition to full funding, participants will receive certification, mentorship from industry practitioners, and the opportunity to gain internship experience at Anteraja. The program will run from September 2026 to February 2027, giving participants the opportunity to learn while gaining closer exposure to a professional work environment.
The collaboration also strengthens MAXY Academy's role as an official partner of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kementerian Diktisaintek) in connecting industry needs with higher education. With a network of more than 400 universities, MAXY Academy helps translate industry requirements into learning experiences that are more relevant to students.
Ready to Prepare for a Career in the AI Era?
For university students in semesters 5–8 who want to build AI skills while gaining industry experience, Anteraja NextGen AI Academy can be a valuable step toward preparing for a career in the AI era.
Applications are open until August 18, 2026, with the program starting in September 2026.
