Edcomtech: Jurnal Kajian Teknologi Pendidikan
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): On Progress

Career-Ready Hub: Developing an AI-Based Recruitment Simulation Bootcamp to Enhance Vocational Students' Work Readiness

Muhammad Riza Rifqi (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Tuwoso Tuwoso (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Hary Suswanto (Universitas Negeri Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study aims to develop the Career-Ready Hub bootcamp model based on an integrated recruitment simulation platform to accelerate work readiness of grade XII students at SMK PGRI 2 Pasuruan. The open unemployment rate of SMK graduates at 8.62% (BPS, 2024) and low field-relevant employment absorption (41.3%) constitute the research background. Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE-DBR model was employed. Needs analysis was conducted on 80 grade XII students and 8 industry HRD managers. Product validation involved 5 expert validators (mean 87.3%; Very Valid). Effectiveness testing applied a quasi-experimental Nonequivalent Control Group design with 124 students (n=62 experimental; n=62 control). The Career Readiness Assessment Tool (CRAT) comprising 60 items across 6 dimensions (alpha=.889) served as the measurement instrument. Results indicate a highly significant difference between experimental (M_gain=23.73) and control (M_gain=8.06) groups (t(122)=22.46; p<.001; d=5.72). MANOVA confirms effectiveness across all six work readiness dimensions (F(6,117)=89.43; p<.001; eta2=.815). Career-Ready Hub is proven effective and practical as an innovative work readiness bootcamp model for vocational education.

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edcomtech

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Edcomtech is a journal in the field of educational technology which contains literature review, action research, case study research and empirical findings in scientific disciplines of educational technology theories and practices. The covered topics are involved the foundation and philosophy of ...