Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum
Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026

Penguatan Future Soft Skills Siswa SMA Melalui Pelatihan Interaktif Untuk Meningkatkan Kesiapan Studi Lanjut dan Kerja

Erbin Chandra (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Sultan Agung, Pematangsiantar)
Edy Dharma (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Sultan Agung, Pematangsiantar)
Sherly Sherly (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Sultan Agung, Pematangsiantar)
Herman Herman (Universitas HKBP Nommense, Pematangsiantar)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2026

Abstract

−High school students face serious challenges during their transition to higher education and the workforce due to limited mastery of non-technical skills (soft skills). The partner's condition indicates that the regular school curriculum predominantly focuses on formal academic achievements, leaving students with insufficient structured preparation in 21st-century skills. This community service activity aims to strengthen high school students' future soft skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity, to enhance their readiness for career transitions and further study. The implementation method employed interactive participatory training based on active learning and experiential learning, encompassing interactive lectures, ice-breaking sessions, educational games, group discussions, and case simulations. Program effectiveness was evaluated using Kirkpatrick's Level 1 (Reaction) and Level 2 (Learning) models through satisfaction questionnaires and pre-test/post-test assessments administered to 216 participating students. The results demonstrated an exceptionally high level of participant satisfaction, with an average score of 81.89%. Regarding learning outcomes, significant competency improvements were observed across all soft skill indicators. The highest increase occurred in collaboration skills (26.90%), followed by communication skills (26.68%), critical thinking (24.80%), problem-solving (24.07%), and creativity (21.28%). The novelty of this initiative lies in integrating five future skill domains into a single, compact, and quantitatively measurable interactive training module. The contribution of this activity provides an applicable educational intervention model for schools to design sustainable character development and graduate readiness programs.

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