Jember State Polytechnic has introduced a digital health initiative for elderly diabetes patients. The program uses a Virtual Assistant Nutrition Education Support Application (VANESA). This innovation addresses growing diabetes challenges in aging populations worldwide. The project operates from the Teaching Factory Nutrition Care Center. It combines vocational education with community health needs. VANESA specifically tackles…
Jember State Polytechnic (Polije) has partnered with the Larahan Makmur Waste Bank Unit in Suci Village to launch a innovative program converting household waste into new economic resources. Running from August to September 2025 under the PNBP-funded Community Service scheme, the initiative addresses Jember Regency’s significant waste management challenges while creating income opportunities for local…
Jember State Polytechnic (Polije) has empowered local beverage enterprise UMKM Sopo Nyongko through a comprehensive community service program focusing on business management, technology implementation, and digital marketing strategies. The initiative strengthens the small business’s competitiveness while providing practical learning opportunities for vocational students. Team leader Dr. Ardhitya Alam Wiguna emphasized the program’s holistic approach, “We’re…
Jember State Polytechnic (Polije) has revolutionized physics education through an innovative IoT-based free-fall experiment tool that enables real-time data monitoring. This breakthrough transforms traditional learning methods into an interactive experience where students can directly observe theoretical principles in action. According to team leader Agus Priono, the device represents a significant leap in educational technology. “We…
Poultry farmers in Curah Leduk Hamlet, Banyuanyar Village, Banyuwangi have developed smoked chicken products as a high-value economic innovation through a 2025 community empowerment program with Jember State Polytechnic (Polije). Previously limited to selling live chickens with minimal profits, farmers have now mastered cold smoking techniques, vacuum packaging, and digital marketing under the guidance of…
A team from Jember State Polytechnic has launched a community empowerment program for local yam (gadung) processors in Arjasa Village, providing crucial training in food safety, product diversification, and digital marketing. The September 2025 initiative, funded by the Ministry of Education’s Community-Based Empowerment scheme, addresses key challenges facing small businesses in the traditional food processing…
Farmers in Arjasa Village have begun adopting eco-enzyme as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, responding to soaring prices and limited availability of subsidized fertilizers that have long hindered agricultural productivity. This organic approach utilizes fermented fruit and vegetable waste to create effective farming solutions. “Active enzymes in eco-enzyme not only accelerate organic material decomposition…
In a groundbreaking approach to sustainable development, Arjasa District has successfully implemented an integrated program that simultaneously tackles environmental pollution and childhood stunting. The initiative transforms livestock waste into economic opportunity while leveraging local food sources to combat malnutrition, creating a model for community-driven solutions to interconnected health and environmental challenges. The program addresses environmental…
Suco Village in Mumbulsari continues to advance under the leadership of H. Taufik Hidayat, NL.P, CPM, notably through the SUCO RTH (Green Open Space) Program, which serves as both an eco-friendly public facility and an economic hub for MSMEs. To enhance competitiveness, the village partnered with Jember State Polytechnic (Polije) through a community service initiative…
The Community Service Team of Jember State Polytechnic (Polije) has provided intensive support to Gehael Food Indonesia, an MSME from Bondowoso specializing in rengginang tape. Funded by the 2025 Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM), the program focuses on introducing automated drying technology and reinforcing food safety standards to enhance export readiness. “We are…
