<![CDATA[This study aims to describe the implementation of an Industry 4.0-based school at State Vocational High School (SMK) 5 of GorontaloCity, focusing on three aspects: (1) strategic planning program, (2)program implementation, and (3) program achievement. A qualitativeapproach with a case study design was employed, conducted fromApril to May 2026. Data sources included the school principal, viceprincipals, department heads, and productive teachers. Data werecollected through in-depth interviews, direct observation, anddocumentation, then analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldana'sinteractive model. Data validity was verified through sourcetriangulation and technique triangulation. Findings reveal that: (1)Strategic planning was carried out through six systematic stages:environmental analysis (SWOT), vision and mission formulation,strategic goal setting, program development, implementation, andevaluation. The school leveraged its strengths in industrypartnerships and master's-qualified teachers, supported bygovernment funding under Director General of Vocational EducationDecree No. 127/D/M/2023; (2) Program implementation proceededin three phases—preparation (managing Rp1.9 billion in governmentgrants), strategic planning (benchmarking, industry-basedcurriculum development, MoU, and TEFA 4.0 SOPs), and execution(22-module training, construction of a two-floor TEFA building withSmart Classroom, and procurement of industry-standard equipment);(3) Program achievements include enhanced student creativitythrough technology-based projects (robots, IoT automation),improved teacher competence in Smart Classroom and LMS use, ablock scheduling curriculum system, and strengthened graduatereadiness through TEFA practice and industry internships.]]>
