These proceedings represent the work of researchers participating in The International Conference on Elementary Education (ICEE) which is being hosted by the Elementary Education Study Programme School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Proceedings The 2nd International Conference on Elementary Education

Strategy for Enhancing Quality of Labor through Technical Vocational Education & Training Faces Industry 4.0 Challenges

Nuraeni, Yeni (Unknown)
Suwadji, Yuniarti Tri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Mar 2020

Abstract

The field of Indonesian Manpower, the low competence of manpower makes it increasingly difficult for workers to find work. Vocational education which is more oriented on expertise and mastery of practice can be a solution to reduce unemployment and prepare workers in the Era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and global labor market competition. This study aims to analyze the readiness of the Indonesian government in improving the quality of human resources through technical vocational education and training. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Primary data collection is done through FGD mechanism and questionnaire distribution. From the results of the study it can be concluded, reforms need to be made to the technical vocational education & training system, among them; relating to the provision of infrastructure and equipment to support the use of industry 4.0 technology, the creation of Vocational high School that have advantages and graduates needed by the labor market, avoiding overlaps between vocational high School, vocational training center and polytechnic, and the empowerment of associations, industry and society in improving the vocational system. Improvements to the technical vocational education & training system need to be supported by a sustainable funding system including through the Unemployment Benefit and Skill Development Fund

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Journal Info

Abbrev

icee

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences

Description

Mathematics, Science and Social Education, Higher Level Thinking Skills Learning (HOTS), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Classroom Today, Society Era 5.0, Cooperative/Collaborative Learning, Multicultural Education and Inclusive Education, School Leadership and Management, ...