UNDIP, Semarang (1/2) – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), through the Student Career Development Office under the Directorate of Student Affairs and Alumni, continues to strengthen its commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to compete in the professional world. One of these efforts is realized through the organization of the 2026 Career Coaching Clinic, held as part of the preparation program for prospective graduates of the 181st Graduation Ceremony.
Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs of Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T. officially opened the event. In his remarks, he emphasized the important role of higher education institutions in equipping students to face the ever-evolving dynamics of the job market.
“UNDIP strives to provide optimal preparation for prospective graduates so that they are able to adapt and are ready to face the fast-moving and competitive world of work,” he stated.
The Head of UNDIP’s Student Career Development Office, Lala Irviana, S.Sos., S.E., M.M., explained that the 2026 Career Coaching Clinic is the first program specifically designed to prepare prospective graduates of the 181st graduation period. The program focuses not only on academic aspects but also on mental readiness, competencies, and career strategies for graduates.
The series of activities began with a career talk show featuring inspiring speakers from diverse professional backgrounds. The speakers included Raihan Fudloli, S.H., an alumnus of the Faculty of Law, UNDIP (Class of 2022), who currently serves as an Expert Staff member to the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), and Suheriyanto, S.T., Learning Operation Manager for Digitalization at PT Coca-Cola. Zelika Nidya Damarani, S.T., M.M., a lecturer from the Faculty of Economics and Business, UNDIP, moderated the discussion.
Through this session, participants gained first-hand insights into the realities of the professional world, strategies for career preparation, and the competencies required to enter today’s workforce.
Following the talk show, participants joined the main Career Coaching Clinic sessions, which were divided into four stations under the theme RISE (Ready, Inspire, Skilled, and Empowered). Each station was designed to address students’ personal development needs, ranging from improving communication skills and personal branding to self-potential awareness and strengthening career resilience.
Participants were evenly distributed across the four stations, with a maximum of 60 students per station. Each session was facilitated by four coaches from different faculties and one psychologist, ensuring a comprehensive, professional, and participant-centered mentoring process.
The Vice Director for Student and Alumni Services, Dr. Ir. Abdul Syakur, S.T., M.T., IPU., together with the Person in Charge and Program Conceptor of RISE, Dr. phil. Dian Veronika Sakti Kaloeti stated that the RISE program is a strategic innovation that has been prepared since 2025.
This program is expected to be a concrete step by UNDIP in producing graduates who are not only academically excellent but also well-prepared, resilient, and adaptable in building their careers after graduation. The 2026 Career Coaching Clinic was also attended by the Director of Student Affairs and Alumni, staff, speakers, coaches, and prospective graduates of Universitas Diponegoro. (Public Communication/UNDIP/DHW)
