Cladtek Academy
The Cladtek Academy is a global center of excellence for training and certification, dedicated to advancing technical skills and industry standards. Through structured development programs, the Academy enhances workforce competency, reinforcing Cladtek’s reputation for high-quality, reliable manufacturing.
As part of our commitment to industry growth, the Academy plays a key role in developing future talent through school and community programs, contributing to a sustainable and skilled workforce. We collaborate with educational institutions to provide apprenticeship programs, professional qualifications, and process improvement training. Looking ahead, we aim to offer external certification programs for the Welding & Additive Manufacturing industries, supporting broader industry needs.
Spanning Indonesia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia, the Academy partners with leading educational institutions to develop industry-ready talent — building a future workforce that is technically skilled, diverse, and ready to meet the demands of a global industry.
Our Programs
Building a future-ready workforce through structured, hands-on development.
Internship
Hands-on experience in a real work environment, supporting administrative and engineering-related tasks.
Apprenticeship
Develop technical skills and operational readiness through structured on-the-job training.
Trainee Program
Accelerate professional development for future specialists in engineering, operations, and strategic roles.
Pulse Trainee Program
Pulse is Cladtek’s accelerated trainee program, developing fresh graduates into future specialists across engineering, operations, and strategic functions. Our first cohort welcomed eight female fresh-graduates in Brazil, reflecting our commitment to diversity in technical careers. Through structured mentoring, hands-on projects, and bi-monthly coaching, trainees are equipped with the skills and experience to grow into expert, engineer, and specialist roles within the organisation.
Programme structure & alignment with HR & Management.
Pre-Program
Partnership communication, recruitment, mentor & work-plan preparation.
Initial training (onboarding, site tour, OTJ) & HR documentation.
On-the-job, 3-month evaluation, 6-monthly projects, bi-monthly coaching.
Program completion & trainee graduation.
Diversity & Inclusion
In partnership with Firjan-SENAI, Cladtek delivered a technical training program for individuals with disabilities (PwDs), aligned with our real operational processes. Alongside technical education in mechanical and electromechanical processes, participants received behavioural training and cultural integration support — creating genuine pathways into industry.
Individuals with disabilities (PwDs) trained
Hours of blended theory & practical training
A Global Network of Partnerships
More than 20 partnerships bridging academic knowledge with real-world practice. Through internships, apprenticeships, guest lectures, curriculum collaboration, and industrial visits, Cladtek Academy develops industry-ready talent worldwide.
Indonesia
Launched September 2020
Politeknik Negeri Batam & SBM-ITB (School of Business & Management)
Brazil
Launched September 2022
SENAI Training Center & Flow International
Saudi Arabia
Launched March 2023
Jubail Industrial College, Second Industrial Institute, Inner Action & IIPD
Our 2025 Highlights
Apprenticeship Program
66 participants across Batam, Dammam, and Rio, building advanced technical skills.
Guest Lectures
Over 200 students reached across universities and vocational schools.
Student & Industrial Visits
Engineering and vocational students exchanged knowledge with our teams on site.
Speaker at Seminar
Panel participation at SGIA's "Bridging Futures" education discussion.
Curriculum Intervention Forum
Contributing to skills and labour-market dialogue at Politeknik Negeri Batam.
