Jurnal SINTA 4
EVALUASI KETERKAITAN KURIKULUM SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN DENGAN KEBUTUHAN DUNIA KERJA DI SEKTOR INDUSTRI
De Fermat: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika · Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 642–655
- ISSN
- 2621-7309, 2621-6078
- Published
- 2026-06-26
- Publisher
- Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Balikpapan
- Language
- eng
Abstract
English
Vocational High Schools (SMK) serve as a vital foundation in generating a prepared workforce equipped with specialized skills that align with industry requirements. SMKs should produce graduates who can utilize their skills in professional environments; thus, it is crucial to align the SMK curriculum with industry requirements to establish a connection between the education sector and the labor market. Nonetheless, in reality, the correspondence between the SMK curriculum and the actual demands of the industrial sector continues to be a complicated matter. A key reason for this gap is the insufficient participation of the industry in creating and designing the curriculum. An inflexible and top-down curriculum frequently fails to adapt to the fast-changing dynamics and shifting demands of industry, especially during the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The SMK curriculum needs to equip graduates to meet the demands of the job market, especially in the industrial field. Nonetheless, numerous graduates are considered unready for employment because of a disconnect between the curriculum material and the requirements of the industry. The objective of this research is to assess how well the vocational school curriculum corresponds with labour market demands and to determine the factors leading to this discrepancy. The approach employed involved a review of literature from different sources and policy reports. The method used for analysis was content analysis, with the data examined through multiple stages: (1) gathering literature, (2) selecting sources based on relevance and reliability, (3) data condensing, (4) categorising themes, and (5) forming conclusions. The study's findings reveal that industry participation in curriculum development is limited, the curriculum inadequately adapts to technological advancements, and the incorporation of soft skills is lacking. Enhanced cooperation between vocational institutions and the industrial sector is necessary to guarantee graduates are better equipped and more applicable.
Bahasa Indonesia
Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK), merupakan salah satu pilar penting dalam mencetak tenaga kerja siap pakai yang memiliki keterampilan spesifik sesuai dengan kebutuhan industri. Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan diharapkan mampu menghasilkan lulusan yang mampu menerapkan dan mengaplikasikan keterampilan dalam dunia kerja, sehingga sinkronisasi antara kurikulum SMK dengan kebutuhan industri menjadi hal yang sangat penting untuk menciptakan link and match antara dunia pendidikan dan dunia kerja. Namun, dalam praktiknya, keterkaitan antara kurikulum SMK dengan kebutuhan nyata di sektor industri masih menjadi permasalahan yang komplek. Salah satu faktor utama yang menyebabkan kesenjangan tersebut adalah kurangnya keterlibatan dunia industri dalam perancangan dan pengembangan kurikulum. Kurikulum yang bersifat top-down dan kurang fleksibel sering kali tidak mampu mengikuti dinamika dan perkembangan kebutuhan industri yang begitu cepat, terutama dalam era revolusi industri 4.0 Kurikulum SMK seharusnya mampu menyiapkan lulusan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dunia kerja, khususnya di sektor industri. Namun, masih banyak lulusan yang dinilai belum siap kerja karena adanya kesenjangan antara isi kurikulum dan tuntutan industri. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi keterkaitan kurikulum SMK dengan kebutuhan dunia kerja serta mengidentifikasi faktor penyebab ketidaksesuaian tersebut. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka dari berbagai literatur dan dokumen kebijakan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan industri dalam pengembangan kurikulum masih minim, kurikulum kurang responsif terhadap perubahan teknologi, dan integrasi soft skills masih lemah. Diperlukan kerja sama yang lebih kuat antara SMK dan dunia industri agar lulusan lebih siap, relevan, dan kompetitif.
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- Universitas Balikpapan
- Universitas Raharja
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| Co-author | Organisation | Joint articles |
|---|---|---|
| Nur Azizah | Universitas Raharja | 1 |
| Fajar Saranani | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
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