STRATEGY FOR IMPLEMENTING CERTIFICATION DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATES ACCORDING TO INPRES NO. 9/2016

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to help determine the quality development strategy of SMK by following Presidential Instruction number 9 of 2016. This research method uses a qualitative method with a research and development approach. Data obtained using triangulation by conducting interviews with industries that are already active in absorbing direct labour from SMK graduates, then interviews from SMK management and observations at several SMK. The results of this study suggest that there are still many Vocational High Schools that have not gained awareness of Presidential Instruction No. 9/2016 so that SMKs do not know and are fully aware of the intent and purpose of the Presidential Instruction. The discussion of this study found the importance of an understanding program related to Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 2016. In addition to improving quality, junior high school students also have a better chance for graduates to get the right job.