Finding My Voice with LP4Y

Hii, my name is Silpia Juliyana Parha, I’m 19 years old, and I’m from Jakarta. I joined LP4Y in April 2025 and graduate September 2025, currently, I am doing an internship at Forvis Mazars as HR learning & development.

Before joining LP4Y, I faced many challenges in developing myself, especially in building confidence and communication skills. I also struggled to find an environment that supported learning and teamwork. At that time, I was still uncertain about my potential and didn’t have a clear direction for my career or personal goals.

During my time at LP4Y, I had many unforgettable moments. I had the opportunity to meet coaches from Indonesia and other countries, people I didn’t know at first, but who later felt like family to me. They always supported and guided me, which made me feel comfortable and appreciated. I also met many new friends who shared the same goals and struggles, which made me feel that I was not alone on this journey.

One of the turning points for me was when I started to become more confident. Through various activities and challenges, I learned to speak up, express my ideas, and take responsibility. That experience completely changed the way I saw myself and my future.

During LP4Y, I gained many new skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and time management. I also improved my English language skills and learned to be more confident when facing new situations. Overall, LP4Y helped me grow professionally and personally.

Currently, I am undergoing an internship and continue to strive to develop myself professionally. After graduating from the LP4Y programme, I feel more confident about facing the real working environment. LP4Y has greatly helped me prepare for professional life, from improving my communication and teamwork skills to learning how to manage my time and responsibilities better.

The support from my coaches and friends at LP4Y has also been very meaningful to me. They always encourage me to keep learning, stay motivated, and believe in my potential. Even after graduating, I still feel connected and supported by my LP4Y friends.

When I first entered the professional world, the main challenge I faced was adapting to the working methods of large companies and adjusting to a new environment. However, the experience and lessons from LP4Y helped me overcome these challenges step by step. Now, I can say that LP4Y has played a big role in shaping me into a more confident, responsible, and continuously developing person.

An important lesson I learned from LP4Y, which I still apply in my life today, is about responsibility and discipline. I still remember when I once sent my motivation letter late. Since then, I promised myself not to repeat the same mistake. I also learned to be more careful and organised in completing each task so that the results meet expectations and are finished on time.

My advice to youth currently participating in the training programme is to make the most of your time as a youth. Whenever there is an opportunity that can help you grow, such as becoming an MC, joining an event committee, or participating in other activities, don’t be afraid to take it. Every experience provides valuable lessons, and we can grow in many ways as long as we truly want to.

For the LP4Y organisation, especially the coaches who guide the youth, I feel that the teaching and support so far have been excellent. However, I believe it would be better if the coaches were a little stricter so that the youth can become more disciplined and better prepared for the professional world.

In the future, I want to become a career woman, have a lot of money, and work as a customer service professional. Now, as I continue my internship and prepare for professional life, I can proudly say that I am finding my voice with LP4Y, gaining confidence, responsibility, and the skills needed to succeed in my career.