<![CDATA[This study is motivated by the phenomenon of unemployment among the educated and the skills mismatch between university graduates' competencies and the actual needs of the local industrial sector in Cilegon City. The primary focus of the research is to analyze the implementation of the Cilegon Juare Scholarship Program policy in aligning higher education outputs with regional workforce requirements. A descriptive-qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing the Van Meter and Van Horn policy implementation model, which highlights six linear variables ranging from policy standards and objectives to the dispositions of implementers. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and document analysis. The findings indicate that, overall, the Cilegon Juare Scholarship Program is functioning effectively; the program has successfully identified strategic majors that are genuinely relevant and in demand within the local labor market. Despite certain remaining challenges, it can be concluded that the policy implementation is on the right track regarding regional competency planning; however, its continued success will heavily depend on the consistency of the implementing agents' characteristics and the support of the local socio-economic environment.]]>
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