People rarely see the systems that deliver electricity to homes and schools, even though it is a part of daily life. For students from Level Up Learning Center in Jayapura, a visit to the State Electricity Company Ltd (PT PLN) on September 25 offered an opportunity to look beyond classroom theory and see how electricity is managed, monitored, and delivered across Papua.
The educational visit introduced students to the electricity supply chain, PLN’s digital services, and the importance of preventing electrical accidents. The program also included visits to an electric vehicle charging station and PLN’s Command Center, giving participants a practical view of infrastructure and the people responsible for maintaining electricity services.
The initiative reflects the value of connecting education with real-world experience. In a region where infrastructure development and reliable energy services remain important to communities and businesses, helping young people understand electricity can support both safety awareness and interest in science and technology.
From Classroom Theory to Real-World Learning
PLN received the students from Level Up Learning Center on Friday, September 25, 2026. The Jayapura tutoring institution, established in 2018 and based at BTN Skyline Residence on Jalan Nuri, organized the visit to help students connect concepts studied in class with practical applications.
The group included students from the Mathematics and Natural Sciences program, known in Indonesia as MIPA. Their visit was structured around three main learning sessions, each addressing a different aspect of the electricity sector.
The first session introduced PLN’s business processes and explained how electricity is produced and delivered to customers. Students were given an overview of the system that connects power generation with distribution and household use.
The second session focused on PLN Mobile, the company’s digital application for customer services. The presentation introduced students to the platform and its features, illustrating how digital tools are increasingly part of the relationship between utility providers and the public.
The third session addressed electrical safety and risk mitigation. This component brought the discussion back to everyday life, highlighting why electricity must be used responsibly and why awareness of potential hazards matters at home, in educational settings, and in public spaces.
By dividing the program into these three areas, the visit offered students a broad introduction to the sector: how the system works, how customers interact with the utility, and how to reduce risks associated with electricity.
Seeing Energy Infrastructure Firsthand
After the presentations, students took part in site visits to two facilities that illustrated different dimensions of the energy system.
The first stop was a public electric vehicle charging station, known in Indonesia as a Stasiun Pengisian Kendaraan Listrik Umum, or SPKLU. The visit introduced students to the infrastructure associated with electric mobility and the wider shift towards cleaner energy technologies.
Electric vehicle charging stations are one visible part of the changing energy landscape. Their operation depends on electricity supply, equipment, and service infrastructure, as well as the development of an ecosystem that allows electric vehicles to be used more widely.
For students studying mathematics and natural sciences, the visit offered a chance to connect classroom subjects with applied technology. Concepts involving energy, electrical systems, and engineering become easier to visualize when students can observe the equipment and infrastructure directly.
The group then visited PLN’s Command Center. There, they saw how personnel monitor electricity supply and handle reports from the public in real time.
The Command Center visit offered a different perspective than the charging station. While the SPKLU represented infrastructure used by electricity consumers, the control center showed part of the operational work behind the service: monitoring conditions, receiving information, and responding to issues that may affect customers.
Together, the two visits helped illustrate that electricity services involve more than power plants and cables. They also depend on monitoring systems, customer communication, and the coordination of personnel.
Teacher Welcomes the Educational Experience
Abd. Azis Khouw, a teacher accompanying the students from Level Up Learning Center, praised PLN’s reception and the organization of the program.
“We are very grateful and appreciate the warm welcome from PLN, which allowed us to visit its office. Everything was well-structured from beginning to end, and the PLN employees were very humble,” Azis said, according to Fajar Papua.
He described the visit as one of the most positive field-trip experiences the institution had organized during the year.
Azis also mentioned that the program could help connect textbook learning with practical experience. Students may encounter electricity primarily through theory in the classroom, but seeing the systems and people involved in the sector can give those lessons a more concrete meaning.
He hoped the students would learn more about the technology, the work involved in supplying electricity in Papua, and PLN’s broader role in serving the public.
The teacher’s comments highlight an important aspect of experiential learning: it allows students to inquire about the application of knowledge beyond the classroom. A lesson about electricity can cover scientific principles, but a visit to a utility can show how those principles are applied in infrastructure and public services.
The experience may also help students identify areas of further interest, including engineering, energy technology, digital systems, and public service.
PLN Highlights the Role of Young People
Roberth Rumsaur, General Manager of PLN’s Papua and West Papua Main Distribution Unit (UIW), said the company remains open to educational institutions seeking to understand the electricity sector and public services.
“Electricity has become the lifeblood of people’s lives,” Roberth said in a statement released on Tuesday, September 29.
He emphasized the importance of cooperation and the role of young people in the future of the region. In his view, a sound understanding of digital services, the energy transition, and electrical safety can help ensure that electricity delivers greater benefits for Papua’s development.
Roberth’s statement placed the visit within a wider relationship between the utility and the communities it serves. Public understanding of electricity is relevant not only to customers who use the service but also to the next generation of workers, students, and citizens who will encounter changes in energy technology.
The company’s educational outreach also creates a setting in which students can learn about the responsibilities involved in operating essential infrastructure. Reliable electricity requires technical systems, maintenance, monitoring, and communication with customers.
The visit did not constitute a formal technical qualification or vocational training course. Its value lies in introducing students to the sector and making technical and safety-related information more accessible.
Electrical Safety as an Everyday Responsibility
Among the program’s three central topics, electrical safety has a direct connection to students’ daily routines.
Electricity is used in homes, schools, shops, and public facilities, often without much thought about the infrastructure behind it. Yet safe use depends on understanding that electrical equipment and installations must be handled responsibly.
The session on safety and risk mitigation was intended to increase awareness of potential dangers and encourage responsible habits. The reports do not provide a detailed list of the specific safety demonstrations or instructions delivered during the visit, so the session’s exact technical content cannot be established from the published accounts.
Even so, its inclusion in the program highlights the importance of making safety a regular part of public understanding of electricity. Awareness is particularly relevant for young people, who may encounter electrical devices and charging equipment in a range of settings.
For educational institutions, visits of this kind can also provide a starting point for further discussion in the classroom. Teachers can connect the experience with science lessons and encourage students to think critically about energy use, equipment, and the consequences of unsafe practices.
Digital Services and a Changing Utility Sector
The introduction to PLN Mobile gave students an opportunity to learn how digital technology is being used in electricity services.
For a utility, digital platforms can provide a channel through which customers access information and interact with the company. The presentation at Level Up Learning Center introduced the students to the application’s features and the convenience of digital services.
The program did not report which specific features were demonstrated or whether students completed practical exercises using the application. Nevertheless, the session placed digital literacy alongside technical knowledge and safety awareness.
This combination reflects how the electricity sector is changing. Modern utility services depend not only on physical infrastructure but also on information systems and digital communication. Understanding these elements can help students see how technology affects the delivery of public services.
For young people in Papua, exposure to these systems may also broaden their understanding of the range of skills involved in the energy sector, from electrical engineering to information technology and customer service.
Energy Transition and Papua’s Infrastructure
The visit to the electric vehicle charging station introduced another theme: the transition towards cleaner energy.
PLN’s presentation included an overview of the company’s strategic steps in the transition to clean energy. The charging station offered a practical example of infrastructure associated with electric mobility.
For Papua, the energy transition intersects with questions of infrastructure, accessibility, and the reliability of electricity services. New technologies can create opportunities, but their wider adoption depends on the availability of supporting systems and their suitability for local conditions.
The educational visit was not a policy announcement or a commitment to a particular expansion target. Rather, it gave students a chance to see one element of the changing energy landscape and understand that electricity infrastructure continues to evolve.
That exposure can be useful for students considering future study or careers in science and technology. It can also encourage a broader appreciation of how energy systems connect with transportation, economic activity, and environmental considerations.
Education as Part of Public Engagement
The Level Up Learning Center visit illustrates how cooperation between educational institutions and public-service providers can make technical subjects more accessible.
Schools and tutoring centers lay the groundwork for learning, while institutions like PLN provide practical insights into the application of knowledge. When these roles complement one another, students gain a clearer picture of the relationship between classroom subjects and the world beyond them.
The program also created an opportunity for students to see the people behind electricity services. Observing the Command Center and learning about the monitoring process can help make the work of utility personnel more visible and understandable.
For PLN, opening its facilities to students offers a way to explain its services and responsibilities directly. For educators, the experience can provide material for follow-up lessons and discussions.
The experience’s reinforcement will determine its long-term educational impact. A single visit can spark curiosity and introduce important ideas, but sustained learning requires continued opportunities to explore, ask questions, and apply knowledge.
Conclusion
PLN’s educational visit for Level Up Learning Center students in Jayapura brought electricity out of the textbook and into the real world. Students gained a practical introduction to the systems and services that support daily life through presentations on the power supply chain, PLN Mobile, and electrical safety, followed by visits to a charging station and Command Center.
The program also connected technical learning with wider themes, including digital services, public infrastructure, and the transition towards cleaner energy. For Papua, where the development and operation of essential infrastructure remain important to communities, helping young people understand the energy sector can contribute to a more informed and technically curious generation.
The visit’s lasting value will depend on what students take back into their classrooms and daily lives. If the experience encourages safer habits, deeper interest in science and greater understanding of public services, it can serve as a useful starting point for further learning.
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