Vocational High School Graduates Research Articles

Pengaruh Pengetahuan Kewirausahaan dan Kompetensi Kewirusahaan Guru Terhadap Intensi Berwirausaha Siswa SMK Nusantara Lubukpakam

Vocational High School graduates are the highest open unemployment of Diploma and Bachelor graduates indicating they are unable to compete. Therefore, it is necessary to have entrepreneurial skills that are able to open up business and business opportunities for yourself. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of entrepreneurial knowledge and teacher entrepreneurship competence on the entrepreneurial intentions of students at SMK Nusantara Lubukpakam. The population is 62 students of class XII accounting and institutional finance expertise programs and office governance automation. And all are taken as samples. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The data were then analyzed by quantitative methods, namely multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the classical assumption test, there is no classical assumption problem in the regression model. Based on the results of the t-test, it was found that the variables of entrepreneurial knowledge and teacher entrepreneurship competence partially affect entrepreneurial intentions. The results of the F test show that the two independent variables together have a significant effect on Entrepreneurial Intentions. Based on the R2 test, it shows the contribution of the entrepreneurial knowledge variable and the entrepreneurial competence of teachers, amounting to 64.7% on the entrepreneurial intention variable.

Analisis kerjasama sekolah dengan dunia usaha dan dunia industri dalam meningkatkan mutu lulusan sekolah menengah kejuruan

This study aims to analyze the school's collaboration with industry and business community (DU/DI) in improving the quality of Vocational High School (SMK) graduates. This study applies a qualitative descriptive approach of case study design at SMK Negeri 3 Jayapura. The researcher as the key instrument of the research conducted an in-depth interview with principals, teachers/public relations, students, school committees, supervisors as well as industry and business community (DU/DI). Participatory observation and document analysis were also utilized in order to support the data gathering process. The techniques for validating the data were gathered by extending the time of observation, peer discussion and triangulation. The data was analyzed qualitatively by means of data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions/verification. The results of this study indicate that the school's collaboration with industry and business community (DU/DI) in improving the quality of SMK Negeri 3 Jayapura is favorable but still needs some improvement. It still requires some adjustments in term of alignment of the data-based industry-based curriculum which involves industry and business community (DU/DI) from its early establishment, the presence of industrial teachers which has not yet touched the substance of industrial practice and the absorption of graduates is still limited to MoUs bound by contracts and high-achieving graduates.

THE EFFECT OF PROACTIVE PERSONALITY AND CO-WORKERS’ SOCIAL SUPPORT ON CAREER ADAPTABILITY

Vocational high school graduates are equipped with skills and expertise. However, currently, there is a rapid change in the work environment that requires new career skills. It is managing them effectively to survive. So, graduates can easily adapt to the work environment. Career adaptability is needed. The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) the effect of proactive personality and co-workers social support on career adaptability, (2) the effect of proactive personality on career adaptability, and (3) the effect of co-workers’ social support on career adaptability. This study used a correlational quantitative approach with 25 students as a population. The researcher used a total sampling technique. The method of collecting data from the third variable (career adaptability, proactive personality, and co-workers’ social support) used a questionnaire compiled in the form of a Likert scale. The data analysis of the three variables used multiple linear regression techniques. Based on the results obtained, there is no effect of proactive personality and co-workers’ social support on career adaptability. There is an effect of proactive personality on career adaptability. There is no effect of co-workers’ social support on career adaptability. The benefit of this research is to enrich the data information on the psychology development regarding the variables of career adaptability, proactive personality, and co-workers’ social support. The limitation of this study is the lack of subjects. So, future researchers are expected to be able to enhance the research subjects and pay more attention to demographic factors.

The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction on Employee Engagement Teachers of State Vocational High Schools in Depok

One of the competitiveness of vocational high school graduates depends on the quality of teachers who teach so that they can improve the skills and insights of vocational high school students. For this reason, the government seeks to improve the quality, integrity, and innovation of vocational high school teachers so that graduates produced by vocational high schools can become ready to use workers and can reduce unemployment. The research aims to examine The effect of self-efficacy and job satisfaction on employee engagement teachers of state vocational high schools. This study uses a survey approach and quantitative method. Data collection in this study was conducted using a Likert scale questionnaire. Questionnaires are arranged based on indicators from research variables. The validity test was done by using the Pearson Product Moment formula, while the reliability test was done by using the Cronbach Alpha formula. The data analysis technique in this study used path analysis. Data from the research instruments were analyzed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The result of the study reveals that Self-efficacy has a direct effect on employee engagement; Job satisfaction has a direct effect on employee engagement teachers; and; Self-efficacy has a direct effect on job satisfaction

Enhancing Indonesian Vocational High School Graduate’s Competence in The World of Work After Covid-19 Pandemic Through Innovative Learning Models

This research explores innovative learning models to ensure that Indonesian vocational high school graduates still have an excellent competency after being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. This research adopted the qualitative method by conducting content analysis. Based on the analysis, this study has discovered three innovative learning methods, namely [1] research-based learning; to enhance data literacy, [2] interactive multimedia-based learning; for increasing technological literacy, and [3] project-based learning; conducted to empower human literacy. The students’ capabilities to compete in the corporate world are better if they apply these three learning models. It would also reduce the risk of unemployment due to technological disruption during the pandemic and the increased population by acquiring these literacy skills. It is hoped that vocational high school graduates will be hired fast and able to take part in the corporate world and have the three new literacy skills as the principal capital in taking part in the corporate world. Keywords: Competence of vocational high school graduates; Covid-19 pandemic; Innovative learning models

ANALYSIS OF GRADUATE COMPETITIVENESS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF PUBLIC VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS IN PALU CITY, CENTRAL SULAWESI PROVINCE


 The purpose of this research is to find out and analyze the Competitiveness of Graduates of Public Vocational High School (SMK) 2 of Palu in Central Sulawesi Province as well as the Development Strategy. This type of research is qualitative research with informants selected as many as three people. Data collection uses observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques used are (1) Data collection (2) Data Reduction (3) Presentation of Data (4) Verification (5) Conclusions. According to the findings of the researchers' investigation and analysis, it was concluded that the competitiveness of graduates of Palu Public Vocational High School (SMK) 2 needs to be improved. This is obvious from the information presented during the study's informant interviews. Then there are graduates who remain jobless. Meanwhile, one could argue that the development strategy is acceptable. The footsteps of Palu's Public Vocational High School (SMK) 2, which sends instructors to the Master of Education level, demonstrate it well. Then, Palu Public Vocational High School (SMK) 2 collaborated or signed MOUs with 110 businesses in Central Sulawesi and other provinces.
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Effectiveness of Teaching Factory Implementation in Vocational Education: Case Studies in Indonesia

There is a gap between vocational high school graduates' competence with industry's needs. To overcome this, the teaching factory develops an industry-based learning model. Learning in vocational high schools refers to the standards and procedures that apply to the industry and are implemented according to actual industrial conditions. However, factory teaching and learning require careful preparation to meet its parameters. This study used a combination of questionnaires, interviews, and documentation to analyze the implementation of the teaching factory in Indonesia, especially at Vocational High School 5 Surakarta. From the results, it can be seen that seven of the eight parameters have been effectively implemented in the teaching factory. These parameters are management, workshops, training in learning patterns, marketing promotion, products and services, human resources, and legal aspects. Furthermore, it is known that industrial relations parameters are not yet effective enough because the technology transfer and investment have not been implemented between schools and industry. However, some parameters that have been said to be effective are still not evenly distributed for each sub-parameter. Therefore, evaluation and improvement are needed to increase the teaching factory in these vocational high schools.

Empowering Leadership and Individual Creativity: The Moderation Role of Individual Competence Facing Covid-19 Pandemic

Background - The COVID-19 pandemic impacts public health and the Indonesian people's economic conditions, education, and social life. Vocational high school graduates who have been looking for work in the last two years have experienced significant disruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Competition in the labor market is very high and coincides with the worker who has also experienced termination of employment (PHK) from the company.
 Research Purpose - This study tests and analyzes the influence of empowering leadership on individual creativity, moderated by competence.
 Research Methodology - Research conducted survey method on vocational high school graduate or equivalent in the Yogyakarta Special Region (Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Municipality, Bantul, Kulonprogo, and Gunungkidul). Sampling was done by convenience sampling and data collection by distributing questionnaires (google form). The number of respondents who filled out and returned the questionnaire was 108 people. The data analysis technique used in SPSS 24. Test the instrument with a test of validity (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) and reliability by looking at Cronbach Alpha. Hypothesis testing using simple regression (H1 test) and tiered regression test (H2 test).
 Research Result / Contribution - The results of this study found that: there are several limitations in this research that require further research. (1) there is an influence of empowering leadership on individual creativity, (2) this influence is moderated by competence. This research has practical implications for leaders, and the discussion results show that further research still needs to be discussed.

Critical Thinking Based Interactive Learning Media for Basic Mechanical Engineering

Recent studies show limited research on the development of learning media that effectively addresses critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity(4C) characteristics. However, there is an urge for nurturing the 4C characters of vocational high school graduates in the 21st Century, especially critical thinking. Hence, this study aims to develop and discover the feasibility, usability, and effectiveness of critical thinking-based interactive learning media for Basic Mechanical Engineering. This study used the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) development concept. The information design in developing the learning media was based on critical thinking aspects by Facione in ATC21S. The critical-thinking-based interactive learning media (CTBILM) were developed for mobile learning which can be used in IOS and Android. The alpha test showed promising results, especially from material experts. In addition to that, the User Acceptance Test (UAT) also shown a significant score making CTBILM quite feasible. We also argue that the significant change in student critical thinking from the statistical t-test on pretest and posttest are due to CTBILM.

The Effect of Blended Learning of Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) and Jigsaw Towards Higher-Order Thinking Skills

Higher-order thinking skills is an ability that all vocational high school students should have because vocational high school graduates are required to have the good soft skill and hard skill. The reality was their HOTS ability was low, as stated by several explanations from researchers and strengthened by the observation in vocational high school. This research aimed to find the students' learning activity through blended learning of Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) model and jigsaw model, and their influence on the HOTS. This research was quantitative research using the quasi-experiment method of nonequivalent control group design with research subjects of 50 students that were chosen using simple random sampling. The data was collected using test instruments in multiple choices and descriptions and non-test tool in the form of observation sheets. The data then were analyzed with t-test sample independent test. The results showed that the usage of STAD and jigsaw blended learning made students more active and energized in following the learning activities. The direct learning model made students inactive and not excited during learning activities. Also, the blended learning of STAD and jigsaw had significant influence compared to the direct learning model on higher-order thinking skills.

Analisis kerjasama sekolah dengan dunia usaha dan dunia industri dalam meningkatkan mutu lulusan sekolah menengah kejuruan

This study aims to analyze the school's collaboration with industry and business community (DU/DI) in improving the quality of Vocational High School (SMK) graduates. This study applies a qualitative descriptive approach of case study design at SMK Negeri 3 Jayapura. The researcher as the key instrument of the research conducted an in-depth interview with principals, teachers/public relations, students, school committees, supervisors as well as industry and business community (DU/DI). Participatory observation and document analysis were also utilized in order to support the data gathering process. The techniques for validating the data were gathered by extending the time of observation, peer discussion and triangulation. The data was analyzed qualitatively by means of data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions/verification. The results of this study indicate that the school's collaboration with industry and business community (DU/DI) in improving the quality of SMK Negeri 3 Jayapura is favorable but still needs some improvement. It still requires some adjustments in term of alignment of the data-based industry-based curriculum which involves industry and business community (DU/DI) from its early establishment, the presence of industrial teachers which has not yet touched the substance of industrial practice and the absorption of graduates is still limited to MoUs bound by contracts and high-achieving graduates.

National Standards of Education affect the employment opportunities of vocational high school graduates

This study aims to find out the National Standard of Education indicators that are the most dominant in influencing vocational schools, especially in producing the expected outcomes. The research is aimed at vocational schools in the field of economics and finance in the city of Surabaya. The data collection includes NSE assessment data from BAN-SM and employment opportunities from 22 schools. The object of further research is processed with the WARP PLS program. The study results found that there is a variable signification between the National Standard of Education on Employment Opportunities of Vocational School Graduates. Positive influence indicates that the higher/better the National Standard of Education, the higher/improved the outcome of Vocational School Graduates. Based on the results of the analysis indicator, the study found the NSE 8 indicator is the Education Assessment Standard which has the highest component weight value that indicates that the NSE's institutions are most important in producing graduates who are absorbed in the workforce. Then, the second-highest order is the NSE's indicative 2 and 1, namely process and content standards. The indicator with the lowest value is the indicative standard educators and educational personnel and facilities and infrastructure standard.

Developing Lean-Based Learning Model to Improve Work Skills of Vocational Students

The low absorption of the workforce in the vocational high school graduates indicate their lack of expertise and competency. It urges to improve their work skills to meet the demand of the world of work. This research aims at developing a Lean-based learning model to enhance the work skills of vocational high school students. This study can be categorized as development research using the modified Borg and Gall method. The Lean-based learning model was tested through three stages, namely its validity, effectiveness, and practicality towards students, teachers and industrial practitioners. Based on the research findings, the developed learning model can be categorized as good in case of its validity, effectiveness, and practicality. It means the lean-based learning model is valid, effective and practical as one of the alternatives to improve the competency among vocational high school students to fulfill the industrial demand.

Creating Entrepreneurs through Vocational High School to Reduce Unemployment in Indonesia

In many nations, including Indonesia, unemployment is one of the key problems. the percentage rate ofunemployment in Indonesia is still relatively high compared to other countries, although it has droppedevery year. Vocational High School (VHS) graduates dominate the largest number of unemployedindividuals in Indonesia. Creative entrepreneurs are one option since they can build their own work. Butthe entrepreneurial interest of VHS students in Indonesia is still low. The objective of this research is todevelop strategies for creating entrepreneurship in conjunction with the skills needed to becomeentrepreneurs. Primary data was gathered with eleven headmasters of VHS in Indonesia through focusgroup discussion (FGD) and secondary data collected from literature research. The data analysis wasprocessed through stakeholder analysis and the house model to create an effective strategy and decision.The study results indicate that synergistic cooperation from a quadruple helix consisting of universities,entrepreneurial societies, government, and industry is required in order to achieve 'one student, onebusiness' mission as the output. Furthermore, organizing talent management to provide the mindset asCEO for vocational students and training school principals is a way out of this issue in order to create linksand match VHS student interests and providing the growth of CEO mindset training for the VHS principals.Therefore, VHS Students can establish their own company and become entrepreneurs according to theirinterests and ambitions, both before and after graduating from VHS.

Management of Infrastructure in Improving the Quality of Vocational High School Graduates

The dissertation with the title of Infrastructure in Improving the Quality of Vocational High School Graduates focuses on case studies conducted by Vocational School in an effort to improve the quality of Vocational High School graduates. So far the management of facilities and learning infrastructure that standardized Laboratory of Honda motorcycle business techniques with disadvantages is less running to the maximum that causes the absorption of graduates to the Dudi still low. While the demands of real needs are increasing competitiveness through the quality of graduates who are ready to work, where the output and outcome graduates are priority. The general purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the Management of Facilities and Infrastructure in Improving the Quality of Vocational High School Graduates. The specific objectives to be achieved at the end of this research are: (1). Knowing and explaining the facilities and infrastructure management program in improving the quality of Vocational High School graduates; (2). Implementation of facilities and infrastructure management in improving the quality of Vocational High School graduates; (3). Problems faced in implementing the management of facilities and infrastructure in improving the quality of Vocational High School graduates; (4). Future demands related to the management of facilities and infrastructure in improving the quality of Vocational High School graduates; (5). Future improvement steps in the management of facilities and infrastructure in improving the quality of Vocational High School graduates. In order to get a comprehensive picture of this, research was conducted with a case study approach at Vocational High School Lentera Bangsa 1 Karawang, Vocational High School Lentera Bangsa 2 Karawang and Vocational High School Rismatek Karawang with qualitative methods. Based on the interpretation and analysis of the research results, the general conclusion is that the facilities and infrastructure management program has improved the quality of graduates which has an impact on the quality of graduates who are absorbed in the world of work, including: (1). Facilities and infrastructure management program in improving the quality of Vocational High School graduates who have the knowledge, skills and work ethic in accordance with the demands of the job market; (2). Implementation of management of facilities and infrastructure together carry out learning and assessment together in educating, training and providing qualified and work-ready workforce; (3). Problems encountered related to disproportionate number of industries and lack of practical equipment; (4). Future demands related to collective agreements in producing vocational graduates who are ready to work and competitive according to the demands of DUDI; (5). The next improvement step is to open foreign investment as a step to increase DUDI and complete school facilities and infrastructure.

The Effect of Education System Components on the Quality of Vocational High School Graduates

The Effect of Education System Components on the Quality of Vocational High School Graduates

Exploring Vocational High School Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention: Preliminary Study

This paper presents an ongoing doctoral study exploring the entrepreneurial intention of pilot public vocational high school students in entrepreneurship development programs in Jakarta, Indonesia. This paper is a preliminary study that employed two methods of data collection, namely questionnaires and interviews. The method allows for triangulation of the data and to establish the reliability and validity of data. Due the Covid-19 pandemic, this study was conducted online to garner information from the participants. The discussion in this paper focuses on the data derived from a questionnaire. Using a purposive sampling method, open-ended questions were posed to 111 students and 60 alumni. Interviews were also conducted with three students using open-ended questions. Data were analyzed inductively by using thematic analysis. The five stages of Creswell's qualitative data analysis were used: arranging and preparing data; reading all data; coding the data; connecting the themes; and interpreting the meaning of those themes. The various themes and sub-themes from the questionnaires and interviews have identified several sub-themes. The findings of the study may be of interest to governments, schools, and researchers. The results will enable those parties to determine the entrepreneurial intention needed to prevent and reduce unemployment among vocational high school graduates.

Penerapan Data Mining Untuk Memprediksi Daya Serap Lulusan Siswa Menggunakan Algoritma Native Bayes

The importance of predicting the absorption of Vocational High School (SMK) graduates in the world of work, especially SMK Negeri 9 Muaro Jambi which is not yet known about the prediction of the world of work that accepts SMK graduates so that the purpose of this study is to analyze the prediction of the accuracy of the absorption of graduates of SMK Negeri 9 Muaro Jambi as material. a reference to see whether the graduates of SMK Negeri 9 Muaro Jambi have achieved the expected goals or not so that this analysis can be used as input for schools to improve the competence of SMK students. This implementation is assisted by using the Rapidminer and WEKA applications with 100 alumni work data input. The attributes used in this analysis process are Department, Waiting Time and Field of Work and Class of Work Field Accuracy. The process in this analysis is carried out with data that has been provided with the Naïve Bayes Classification Method to predict the absorption of graduates. The results of this study the highest accuracy value in the Rapidminer application is at 100% and WEKA is at 100%.

The Vocational High School in the framework of Revitalization in Indonesian

Indonesian demographic premium with profile of productive age dominated by general high school graduates negatively affects national productivity levels. As an institution that produces skilled labour, vocational schools should be an institution that is expected to be a solution to increase labour productivity. As a government strategy to overcome these problems, the Presidential Instruction No. 09 of 2016 to revitalise the vocational school aimed at improving the competence of Vocational High School graduates. The study uses a mixed method with document analysis, interviews and also questionnaires, the results of this study explain that the Vocational High School in Indonesian does not meet the standard of the industry. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that this study is in line with the expected results.

Factors Affecting Employability Skills of Beauty Students in Gerbang Kertosusila

There is currently an imbalance between the skills mastered by vocational high school graduates with the skills needed in the labor market, especially employability skills, to maintain a job in various conditions and job requirements. This study aimed to examine the factors that affecting the employability skills of Beauty students namely career guidance, fieldwork practices, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy. The respondents consisted of 254 students in Beauty Expertise Program at Gerbang Kertosusila. The instruments used in this study were questionnaire with a Likert scale and the statistical method using structural equation modeling (SEM). This study found no significant effect of career guidance, fieldwork practice, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy on employability skills among Beauty students. The study also showed that career guidance and emotional intelligence have no significant effect on self-efficacy. However, fieldwork practice has a significant effect on the self-efficacy of Beauty students.