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Improving Graphic Design Competence Through an Internship at a Community Learning Center Ida Nur’aini Noviyanti; Uyu Wahyudin2 Uyu Wahyudin; Asep Saepudin; Yanti Shantini
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Community empowerment and Adult education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i1.46164

Background - A significant proportion of Community Learning Center (CLC) alumni transition directly into the workforce upon graduation rather than pursuing higher academic education. This trend necessitates the acquisition of practical life skills that are highly relevant to current labor market demands. Research Urgency - Internship programs within CLCs are pivotal in bridging the gap between classroom instruction and professional requirements. Systematic evaluation of these programs, particularly in the field of graphic design, is essential to ensure that graduates' competencies meet nationally recognized standards. Research Objectives - This study aims to evaluate the development of graphic design competencies among CLC learners through an internship program implemented during the 2022-2023 academic year. Research Method - A non-experimental quantitative approach with descriptive statistical techniques was employed. The study involved a sample of 20 CLC participants. Data collection utilized assessment rubrics adapted from the Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) issued by the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia to measure the participants' competency levels. Research Findings - The findings reveal significant competency progression among the learners. Participants who initially possessed only basic design principles at the program's inception achieved novice-level proficiency by its conclusion. This underscores the effectiveness of structured internship programs in enhancing technical skills. Research Conclusion - Competency-based internship programs are effectively proven to prepare CLC learners for successful integration into the professional landscape by fulfilling established work competency standards. Research Novelty/Contribution - This research provides a practical reference for other CLCs in designing effective internship programs, specifically in the graphic design domain, by aligning non-formal curricula with SKKNI standards to enhance graduate employability.

Analyzing the Link and Match Gap: A Comprehensive Review of Vocational Training Outcomes in Indonesia Lutfi Ariefianto; Rody Putra Sartika; Natalino Parada
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Community empowerment and Adult education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i1.11597

Background - Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country with a population of approximately 281.8 million in 2023, representing both enormous labor potential and significant workforce management challenges. This study is grounded in Law No. 20 of 2003 on the National Education System, which mandates the development of students’ potential, skills, and character. The transition toward the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0 has significantly transformed workforce competency requirements, demanding higher levels of adaptability, technological literacy, and professional skills. In response, the Indonesian government has expanded the establishment of Vocational Training Centers (Balai Latihan Kerja / BLK) across the country. However, the expansion in quantity has not been fully accompanied by improvements in training quality and labor market relevance. Research Urgency - Several challenges highlight the urgency of this research: 1) persistent unemployment – Despite the increasing number of vocational training institutions, the Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) remains relatively high, indicating limited effectiveness in labor market absorption; 2) skill discrepancy – There is a significant mismatch between the competencies produced by vocational education and training institutions and the actual skill requirements of industry partners; 3) competitive pressure – Without improving workforce competencies, domestic labor risks being replaced by more competitive foreign workers in an increasingly globalized labor market; 4) need for synthesis – There is a critical need to systematically identify the root causes of the link-and-match gap to provide evidence-based policy recommendations. Research Objectives - The analysis identified ten major factors contributing to the gap, including curriculum misalignment, outdated infrastructure, weak industry collaboration, and insufficient integration of soft skills and technical competencies. Furthermore, the link-and-match gap can be categorized into four main dimensions: quality (competency levels), quantity (labor supply and demand imbalance), location (geographical distribution of skills), and timing (graduate readiness in relation to labor market needs). Research Method - This study employs a qualitative approach using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. The SLR approach involves identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing relevant studies related to vocational education and training outcomes in Indonesia in order to understand the causes of the link-and-match gap. Research Findings - The analysis identified 10 primary factors contributing to the gap, including curriculum rigidity, outdated infrastructure, and a lack of integration between soft skills and hard skills. The gap is categorized into four dimensions: quality (competency levels), quantity (supply vs. demand), location (geographical distribution of skills), and timing (readiness of graduates when needed). Research Conclusion - Addressing the link-and-match gap requires the implementation of a pentahelix collaboration model involving government, academia, industry, society, and media. Vocational education institutions must shift from a supply-driven approach toward a demand-driven approach by actively involving industry stakeholders in curriculum development and implementing intensive work-based learning and apprenticeship program.

Empowering Rural Communities through Appropriate Technology: A Case Study of Cattle Farming in West Bandung, Indonesia Yanti Karmila Nengsih; Elih Sudiapermana; Uyu Wahyudin; Joni Rahmat Pramudia; Shahid Rasool
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Community empowerment and Adult education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i1.24031

Background - Rural communities, particularly cattle farmers in Indonesia, often face challenges related to low productivity, economic vulnerability, and unsustainable agricultural practices. The integration of appropriate technology is posited as a critical driver for enhancing productivity and fostering sustainable livelihoods, yet its concrete impacts and implementation challenges in specific rural contexts like West Bandung require detailed investigation. Research Urgency - There is a pressing need to identify effective strategies for rural community empowerment that can simultaneously boost economic outcomes and promote sustainable agriculture. While technology is often proposed as a solution, a significant gap exists in understanding its practical application, measurable impacts, and the real-world barriers to its adoption among smallholder cattle farmers in Indonesia. Research Method - This research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews. Data was collected from cattle farmers in West Bandung Regency, West Java, to quantitatively measure changes in production and income, and qualitatively explore the experiences and challenges of technology adoption. Research Findings - The implementation of appropriate technology led to significant improvements: a 70% increase in milk production, a 40% increase in meat production, and a 40% rise in farmer income, alongside a 37.5% reduction in labor hours. However, major challenges were identified, including high initial costs, technical operational difficulties, and significant knowledge gaps among farmers. Research Conclusion - The study concludes that appropriate technology serves as a powerful catalyst for the economic empowerment and sustainable development of rural cattle farmers. For its transformative potential to be fully realized, the identified adoption barriers must be addressed through targeted strategies. Research Novelty/Contribution - This research provides a novel, empirically grounded demonstration of how context-specific technological interventions, when supported by a robust cooperative system, can create an integrated model for community empowerment. It offers a replicable framework for achieving sustainable agricultural development in similar rural contexts across Indonesia.

Developing a Community Education Roadmap for Society 5.0: A Mixed-Methods Study on Digital Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills Ansori Ansori; Tiffany Estherlita; Nandang Rukanda
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Community empowerment and Adult education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i1.27009

Background - The rapid development of technology in the Society 5.0 era demands transformative changes in community education to create a digitally inclusive and sustainable society. Research Urgency - Existing community education systems still face gaps in preparing individuals to adapt to technological transformation. Therefore, structured strategies are needed to empower communities through digital literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and adaptive competencies. Research Objectives - This article explores the design and implementation of a roadmap for community education aimed at equipping individuals with digital literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and adaptive competencies. Research Method - The research employs a mixed-method approach, including surveys, focus group discussions, and case studies, to assess the needs and potential of communities. Research Findings - The findings highlight the critical role of digital infrastructure, capacity building for educators, and innovative learning models in fostering inclusive and effective education. The roadmap is structured into five phases: assessment, infrastructure development, capacity building, innovative learning implementation, and evaluation. This structured approach addresses existing gaps and provides actionable strategies to empower communities in embracing technological advancements. Research Conclusion - The results underline the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including governments, private sectors, and local organizations, in ensuring the roadmap's success. Research Novelty/Contribution - Ultimately, the roadmap offers a strategic framework to prepare communities for the challenges and opportunities of Society 5.0, contributing to a more equitable and resilient society.

Adaptive Educational Social Work in Vocational Batik Learning for Students with Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study Wiwit Widiansyah; Jajat S. Ardiwinata; Mustofa Kamil; Asep Saepudin; Maulani Zahra Febriyana
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): INPRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i2.54485

Background – Students with disabilities require accessible vocational learning that connects practical competence, cultural participation, and emerging independence. SLB Negeri Cilacap uses batik production as a school-based vocational context. Research Urgency – Evidence remains limited on how culturally grounded vocational practice can be adapted through an educational social work support system within a special school. Research Objectives – This study examined instructional adaptations, reported and observed learner development, and the relational and material conditions shaping Grade XI vocational batik learning. Research Method – A single-case qualitative study involved 13 purposively selected participants: five educators and trainers, six students with hearing, communication, or intellectual disabilities, and two parents. Data came from interviews, direct observation, and program documents. The analysis organized evidence across participant groups and data sources, supported by triangulation and member checking. Research Findings – Educators used visual demonstration, tangible tools, simple language, repetition, individual guidance, and process-focused reinforcement. Observations and participant accounts indicated developing knowledge, greater control during canting and coloring, and emerging patience, responsibility, cooperation, confidence, and initiative. Development remained uneven. Limited equipment, practice time, environmental comfort, fear, fatigue, and informal coordination constrained participation. Research Conclusion – Adaptive instruction and relational support operated together, but the single-case design does not establish causal effectiveness, sustained competence, or transferability. Research Novelty/Contribution – The study proposes a provisional framework linking needs assessment, adaptive planning, guided culturally grounded practice, psychosocial support, and iterative capability monitoring.

Intergenerational Informal Learning through Work Values and Community Empowerment among Waste-Picker Families in Surabaya, Indonesia Heryanto Susilo; Yatim Riyanto; Widya Nusantara; Mustakim Mustakim; Fina Akmalia Putri
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): INPRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i2.58174

Background – Waste pickers contribute to urban recycling while experiencing livelihood insecurity and social marginalization. Their everyday work also creates informal learning settings in families and community networks. Research Urgency – Evidence remains limited on how work values are learned across generations and how participants connect them with community empowerment. Research Objectives – This study examined learning processes, recurring work values, and perceived empowerment pathways in a waste-picker community near Benowo, Surabaya. Research Method – A qualitative case study involved nine purposively selected adults: four waste pickers, two recyclable-material collectors, a village head, a community leader, and a local resident. Indonesian-language interviews, observation, and documents were analyzed through iterative coding and thematic comparison. Research Findings – Family socialization, guided participation in daily work, and community interaction reinforced responsibility, discipline, perseverance, cooperation, honesty, adaptability, and environmental awareness. Participants associated these values with livelihood continuity, social cohesion, environmental responsibility, and adaptive capacity, but structural vulnerability remained. Research Conclusion – Intergenerational informal learning may support community capabilities, yet it cannot substitute for occupational protection, social services, fair recognition, or safeguards against child labour. Research Novelty/Contribution – The study offers a provisional framework linking informal-learning settings and processes with work values and perceived empowerment pathways in an Indonesian waste-picker community.

Andragogy and Financial Literacy in Indonesia: A Systematic Review of Adult Education Practices Illa Susanti; Mustofa Kamil; Uyu Wahyudin; Iip Saripah
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): INPRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i2.31677

Background: Financial literacy is increasingly recognized as a critical life skill that enables individuals to make informed decisions, manage resources effectively, and achieve long-term financial well-being. In Indonesia, financial literacy remains below global averages, with persistent gaps in inclusion and access. Adult learners, who face distinct socioeconomic and cultural challenges, require education that is responsive to their needs. Objective: This study reviews and synthesizes existing research on andragogy-based financial education for adults in Indonesia. The purpose is to evaluate how adult learning principles have been applied, to identify effective practices, highlight challenges, and map knowledge gaps for future research and policy development. Methods: A literature synthesis approach was employed, drawing on peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, and academic books. Sources were selected based on relevance, quality, and applicability to the Indonesian context. The analysis involved critical synthesis of findings across studies, rather than a full systematic review, to identify patterns, contrasts, and gaps. Results: The review found that experiential learning, participatory approaches, and culturally contextualized methods—particularly those integrating Islamic financial principles—are most effective in improving adult financial literacy. Community-based programs show strong potential but face challenges, including limited adaptation to digital platforms, uneven trainer capacity, and weak policy alignment. Novelty: This study provides the first integrated synthesis that explicitly links andragogical principles with financial literacy initiatives in Indonesia. It uniquely incorporates Islamic financial literacy and digital finance perspectives, offering a context-specific contribution that bridges global theory with local practices. Conclusion: The review highlights the importance of andragogical approaches in strengthening adult financial literacy in Indonesia. It contributes theoretical insights and practical guidance for policymakers, educators, and practitioners to design more effective financial education strategies.

Intergenerational Community Learning Management for Business Sustainability in Traditional Food MSMEs: A Case Study of the Kecimpring Enterprise Community in Indonesia Dadang Yunus Lutfiansyah Dadang; Didin Samsudin; Sodikin; Hanifah Irnawati; Cucu Sukmana; Aqeel Khan
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): INPRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i2.53471

Background – Traditional food MSMEs play an important role in preserving local heritage and supporting community livelihoods. However, many family-based enterprises face sustainability challenges due to weak succession and ineffective intergenerational knowledge transfer. Research Urgency – Existing studies generally examine knowledge transfer, succession, and business sustainability separately, providing limited understanding of how community learning supports business continuity across generations. Research Objectives – This study aims to develop an Intergenerational Community Learning Management (ICLM) Model that facilitates knowledge transfer and business sustainability in traditional food MSMEs. Research Method – A qualitative case study was conducted in the Kecimpring traditional snack enterprise community in Pagerwangi Village, West Bandung Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, documentation, and literature review involving five purposively selected participants. Data were analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña’s interactive model and thematic analysis. Research Findings – Business sustainability is supported by environmental scanning, community capacity building, tacit and explicit knowledge transfer, mentoring, and succession learning. These processes occur through four stages: observation, apprenticeship, guided practice, and independent production. Knowledge transfer is bidirectional, with senior artisans transmitting craft expertise while successors contribute digital marketing knowledge. The proposed ICLM model integrates inputs, processes, outputs, and outcomes to support intergenerational business sustainability. Research Conclusion – Community learning is a strategic mechanism for sustaining traditional MSMEs through knowledge continuity and successor development. Research Novelty/Contribution – This study introduces the ICLM Model, extending nonformal education literature by integrating community learning, knowledge transfer, succession, and business sustainability within a unified framework.

Project-Based STEAM Learning in Non-Formal Vocational Education: Occupational Korean Proficiency and Delayed Work-Culture Understanding Lutfi Ariefianto; Rody Putra Sartika; Nurul Faizah
Journal of Nonformal Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): INPRESS
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jone.v12i2.59101

Background - The high interest of Indonesian youth in pursuing international career pathways, particularly through the G-to-G placement program to South Korea, poses a major vocational training challenge in the non-formal education sector. Preparing Prospective Migrant Workers (CPMI) requires more than standard linguistic capabilities; it demands deep synchronization with real-world technological environments and the dynamic palli-palli industrial culture. This study is grounded in Law No. 20 of 2003 on the National Education System, which mandates the development of students' optimal skills, independence, and professional competencies. Research Urgency - Standard language training frameworks in non-formal vocational institutions (LPK) frequently face persistent conventional paradigms, heavily relying on passive rote-learning to pass examinations. This creates a critical skill discrepancy and a link-and-match gap where graduates often experience immediate culture shock upon field deployment due to a lack of interdisciplinary simulation. Therefore, testing innovative instructional frameworks is urgently required to improve vocational readiness. Research Objectives - This study aims to analyze the effect of the integrated STEAM-based learning model on industrial Korean language mastery and work culture retention among young prospective migrant workers. Research Method - This study employs a quantitative approach utilizing a quasi-experimental framework with a Pretest-Posttest Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The study involved 54 active vocational trainees at LPK Kencana Jember, naturally assigned into Class A as the control group (n = 26) exposed to the conventional method, and Class B as the experimental group (n = 28) treated with the project-based STEAM model. Data gathered through competency tests and retention matrices were statistically processed using Independent Sample t-Tests and ANCOVA via SPSS 26.0. Research Findings - The statistical analysis demonstrated that the project-based STEAM model yields outstandingly superior results. Trainees in the experimental class achieved a significantly faster acceleration in absorbing complex mechanical vocabulary and safety protocols. Furthermore, the ANCOVA results confirmed substantially higher scores in long-term work culture retention (encompassing the palli-palli pace and systemic discipline), proving that the experimental cohort acted far more critically and adaptively when confronting industrial simulations. Research Conclusion - Integrating interdisciplinary STEAM structures effectively bridges the link-and-match gap by shifting traditional supply-oriented language learning into active, demand-driven training. Vocational training centers must structurally enrich their language programs with technological layout mapping and cultural arts role-plays to cultivate job-ready individuals. Research Novelty/Contribution - This research provides one of the first quasi-experimental studies introducing the STEAM framework into the domain of non-formal migrant labor training. It establishes a replicable framework for synchronizing language education with direct industry variables and workplace cultural habits, providing a sustainable model to reduce deployment failure rates.

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