Breaking Barriers: Providing Education Independence And Opportunities For Migrant Workers Communities In Southeast Asia

Abstract

The influx of migrant workers in the current era of Globalization has resulted in increased competition in various fields of expertise based on different levels of education such as Southeast Asian countries. The ability of a country to develop economically is highly dependent on the level and quality of education so this is an opportunity for international migrant workers to obtain and benefit from the best education in developed countries through educational independence. This article aims to understand educational independence for international migrant workers through support from various parties such as non-governmental organizations or local governments. This research uses a qualitative method with a reflective case study approach to Indonesian migrant workers working in Indonesia through focus discussion groups. In this very heterogeneous and complex context of international migrant workers, this article contributes to analyzing the importance of educational independence for international migrant workers in various countries. Various theoretical perspectives and studies that have been developed are expected to reduce the level of barriers for migrant workers to increase their skills and knowledge, so that they are able to face innovation, productivity, and high competitiveness globally.