According to many news articles, career competition is becoming increasingly tight, compounded by the highly competitive abilities of Gen-Z. As a step to assist Gen-Z, especially students in FISIP, Diponegoro University, in upgrading their skills and abilities in operating several business tools, BizzBoost has been held by the Bizz Fussion Laboratory Assistant Team with support from the Business Administration Study Program of FISIP, UNDIP. BizzBoost itself is a training session delivered by practitioners with extensive experience in the material presented to students. It is hoped that BizzBoost can provide encouragement for students to continue developing their talents.

The first BizzBoost, also referred to as BizzBoost Vol. 1, was conducted over a two-day series of activities. The first day took place on Saturday, April 26 at 09.00 AM and continued on the second day, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the same time. The activity was held at the Bizz Fussion Laboratory, FISIP, UNDIP, with a total of 20 student participants. The training participant quota was intentionally limited to a small number so that the training could be more conducive and intensive for the students, thus maximizing knowledge delivery. In BizzBoost Vol. 1, the material was delivered by Kak Farid, a web developer and UI/UX designer, along with his team from Solo, carrying the theme UI/UXcellence: Mastering Design With Figma. This theme aimed to improve students’ design skills that could serve as provisions for their career life by utilizing Figma.

Throughout the training process, participants gained new knowledge and insights, starting from an introduction to Figma, how to use its features, and working on case studies with the output being the practice of creating prototypes using Figma. This material was delivered through an interactive workshop between students and the speaker. As a result, it received a positive response from the participating students.

“I didn’t expect the activity to include such hands-on practice that really felt impactful. The benefits truly reached me,”Dafiq (27/04/2025).

The enthusiasm of the participants who joined BizzBoost Vol. 1 was clearly visible through their activeness during the event. Many participants asked questions and engaged in direct discussions with the speakers as well as with fellow participants, indicating a high level of interest and curiosity regarding UI/UX with Figma. Beyond just technical understanding, the speaker also shared insights on digital industry trends and the urgency of having a strong design portfolio in today’s era. This serves as concrete evidence that BizzBoost has successfully acted as a bridge between students and the professional world that is relevant and practical.

In the upcoming agenda, the Bizz Fussion Laboratory Assistant Team of FISIP, UNDIP plans to continue this training program regularly, with topics that will be continuously developed to match the needs and developments of the business world. With this sustainability plan, it is hoped that students will not only excel in theory but also be balanced with technical and practical skills to prepare themselves for the competitive job market.