MANAJERIAL: Jurnal Inovasi Manajemen dan Supervisi Pendidikan
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)

REKONSILIASI PENDIDIKAN VOKASI DAN SINERGI LINK-AND-MATCH 2.0: STUDI SINKRONISASI KURIKULUM SMK DENGAN KEBUTUHAN INDUSTRI EKONOMI NASIONAL DI ERA DIGITAL

Hertanto, Yudhi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the transformation of vocational education through the Link-and-Match 2.0 policy and the effectiveness of curriculum synchronization in Vocational High Schools (SMK) with the needs of the national economic industry in the digital era. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach using literature review and document analysis of government regulations, previous studies, and labor market statistics. The analysis is conducted from philosophical, sociological, and pedagogical perspectives to identify structural problems in Indonesia’s vocational education system. The findings indicate that although regulations such as Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 2016 and Presidential Regulation No. 68 of 2022 provide a strong legal framework, the unemployment rate of SMK graduates remains the highest, reaching 8.63% in 2025. This condition is mainly caused by skills mismatch, limited educator capacity, and slow curriculum adaptation to digital technological developments. The implementation of the 8+i concept has proven to be a key strategy in strengthening substantive collaboration between schools and industry. Adaptive curriculum synchronization, enhancement of teachers’ competencies in artificial intelligence and programming, and the strengthening of ICT infrastructure are essential factors in developing relevant and competitive vocational education toward Indonesia Emas 2045. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis transformasi pendidikan vokasi melalui kebijakan Link-and-Match 2.0 serta efektivitas sinkronisasi kurikulum Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) dengan kebutuhan industri ekonomi nasional di era digital. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode studi literatur dan analisis dokumen terhadap regulasi pemerintah, hasil penelitian terdahulu, serta data statistik ketenagakerjaan. Analisis dilakukan dari perspektif filosofis, sosiologis, dan pedagogis untuk mengidentifikasi problem struktural pendidikan vokasi di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun regulasi seperti Inpres No. 9 Tahun 2016 dan Perpres No. 68 Tahun 2022 telah memberikan landasan hukum yang kuat, tingkat pengangguran lulusan SMK masih menjadi yang tertinggi, yaitu 8,63% pada tahun 2025. Kondisi ini disebabkan oleh skill mismatch, keterbatasan kapasitas pendidik, serta lambatnya adaptasi kurikulum terhadap perkembangan teknologi digital. Implementasi konsep 8+i terbukti menjadi strategi kunci dalam memperkuat kolaborasi substantif antara sekolah dan industri. Sinkronisasi kurikulum yang bersifat adaptif, peningkatan kompetensi guru dalam bidang kecerdasan artifisial dan pemrograman, serta penguatan infrastruktur TIK menjadi faktor utama dalam mewujudkan pendidikan vokasi yang relevan dan berdaya saing menuju Indonesia Emas 2045.

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manajerial

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

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MANAJERIAL: Jurnal Inovasi Manajemen dan Supervisi Pendidikan contains writings/articles on the results of thoughts and research results written by teachers, lecturers, experts, scientists, practitioners, and reviewers in all disciplines related to Education Management and ...