The Management of Work Practice to Improve the Competitiveness of Graduates in the Business and Working World Industries at SMKN 1 Gerung West Lombok, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aims to understand the planning and organization of work placement practices to enhance the competitiveness of graduates in the Business and Working World Industries (IDUKA) at SMKN 1 Gerung West Lombok. The approach used in this research is qualitative. The qualitative approach is employed as the study aims to obtain knowledge about the phenomena that occur and is conducted by involving various methods available. The sources of research data are primary data and secondary data. Primary data sources include the school principal, vice principals of curriculum, vice principals of public relations, program heads, internship supervisors, and IDUKA. Secondary data sources consist of documents owned by the school being studied. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation, while data analysis techniques involve four stages: data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion/verification. The research findings in the planning phase are as follows: 1) Curriculum alignment; 2) Human resource planning, including establishing PKL committees, appointment of PKL supervisors, and notification to parents of students; 3) Mapping of IDUKA; 4) Preparation and implementation schedule for PKL; 5) Financing. The Organizational stage is carried out by forming PKL committees. In conclusion, the planning and organization of work placement practices at SMKN 1 Gerung West Lombok have enhanced graduates' competitiveness in the Business and Working World Industries (IDUKA).