Jurnal Pengabdian Sains dan Humaniora
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): 2026 May Edition

Enhancing Microsoft Office Competency through English-Based Terminology Mentoring for Students' Internship Preparation Program at SMK Negeri 1 Kotabaru

Suhria (STKIP Paris Barantai)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2026

Abstract

This mentoring program aimed to enhance the competency of students at SMK Negeri 1 Kotabaru in operating Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel, with an emphasis on understanding technical English terminology embedded in the software interface. The program was conducted across four training batch from December 2025 to March 2026, with eight participants per batch, totaling 32 students drawn from various vocational study programs. A participatory approach combined with hands-on training was employed, integrating practical skill development with contextual English language acquisition. Results indicated that all participants successfully completed assigned tasks, achieved practical evaluation scores above the minimum passing criterion (KKM = 75), and demonstrated measurable improvement in comprehension of Microsoft Office interface terminology in English. Attendance and participation rates exceeded 97% across all batches, with evaluation scores ranging from 81.0 to 88.5. Through the activities implemented in the program, enabling them to work more effectively with documents and spreadsheets. This competence is expected to support their readiness for workplace internship (Praktik Kerja Lapangan, PKL), particularly in tasks that require basic digital literacy and familiarity with English-based software interfaces.

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JPSH

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Education Other

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