Equal Growth Opportunities for All Partners
At this special moment, one of the Deaf baristas at the Starbucks Community Store Tata Puri outlet, Chelsy Prilia Sitohang, expressed her pride and gratitude for being a historic part of Starbucks in
Indonesia.
“I am very grateful and happy because Starbucks has given me the opportunity to have a career and develop as a person despite the limitations I have,” said the barista who is also a former para-athlete.
“I hope we can grow together and Starbucks can also provide wider opportunities for Deaf communities out there, so that more people can get valuable opportunities like this,” she added.
Continues Commitment
It doesn’t stop there; Starbucks also has plans to open a second Signing Store outlet in the near future. “This outlet (Tata Puri) is the first Signing Store outlet in Indonesia, but certainly not the last because we will continue to open opportunities for Deaf friends out there who have great potential,” explained Anthony who emphasized Starbucks’ commitment in Indonesia to present Signing Store outlets are both in other locations.
Interior Starbucks Community Store Tata Puri, Signing Store pertama di Indonesia.
Starbucks has a long commitment of investing in the communities it serves worldwide. Celebrating
its 21st anniversary, Starbucks has expanded to more than 50 cities in Indonesia, with more than 5,500 partners who are proud to wear the green apron.
And today, the company offers many ways for customers to connect with their loved ones over a high-quality cup of Starbucks coffee. In its mission to make a difference in the lives of those connected with Starbucks, the company also strives to make a positive impact in the communities it serves.
In 2020, Starbucks opened its first Community Store in the Jakarta Tanah Abang neighborhood, to create educational opportunities for young people in Tanah Abang, followed by the Starbucks Creative Youth Entrepreneurship Program (SCYEP) in supporting youth empowerment.
