Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kolaborasi sekolah dengan Dunia Bisnis dan Dunia Industri (DU/DI) dalam meningkatkan kompetensi siswa sekolah kejuruan di Kota Banda Aceh, termasuk program kerja sama, implementasi, evaluasi, serta faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan 12 informan yang terdiri dari kepala sekolah, wakil kepala bidang hubungan masyarakat dan kurikulum, kepala program keahlian, dan siswa dari SMK Negeri 2 Banda Aceh dan SMK Negeri 3 Banda Aceh. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan model yang meliputi reduksi data,
penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan serta verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program kerja sama dilakukan secara sistematis melalui identifikasi kebutuhan kompetensi, pemetaan mitra industri, dan sinkronisasi kurikulum. Pelaksanaannya diwujudkan melalui program kerjasama, kurikulum pengajaran, kesiapan siswa, dan pelatihan guru, dengan dampak positif pada peningkatan soft skill dan hard skill siswa. Evaluasi dilakukan secara berkala melalui rapat rutin, laporan siswa, dan umpan balik dari industri. Faktor pendukung utama meliputi komitmen sekolah, komunikasi yang baik, dan dukungan pihak sekolah, sedangkan faktor penghambat terbesar adalah ketidaksiapan siswa dan perbedaan kebutuhan antara sekolah dan industri. Disimpulkan bahwa kolaborasi yang efektif membutuhkan penguatan kesiapan siswa dan penyesuaian kurikulum secara terus-menerus sesuai dengan kebutuhan dunia kerja.
Kata Kunci: Kolaborasi Sekolah, Dunia Usaha dan Dunia Industri (DU/DI), Kompetensi Siswa, Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK).

This study aimed to investigate collaboration between vocational high schools and the business and industrial sectors (Business and Industry/BI) in enhancing the competencies of vocational high school students in Banda Aceh. Specifically, it examined the partnership programs, their implementation, evaluation mechanisms, and the factors that support and constrain the effectiveness of the collaboration. A qualitative research approach was employed, involving 12 informants comprising school principals, vice principals responsible for public relations and curriculum affairs, heads of vocational study programs, and students from State Vocational High School 2 Banda Aceh and State Vocational High School 3 Banda Aceh. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, and subsequently analyzed using the interactive model of data analysis, which encompasses data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and verification. The findings indicated that the partnership programs were systematically established through competency needs assessment, strategic identification of industry partners, and alignment of the curriculum with industry requirements. Their implementation encompassed collaborative partnership initiatives, curriculum integration, student preparedness, and teacher professional development, all of which contributed to strengthening both students' technical competencies (hard skills) and interpersonal competencies (soft skills). The evaluation process was conducted regularly through coordination meetings, student performance reports, and systematic feedback from industry partners. The success of the collaboration was primarily supported by strong institutional commitment, effective communication, and active support from the schools. In contrast, its implementation was constrained by students' insufficient preparedness and disparities between educational provision and industry expectations. The study concludes that effective school–industry collaboration should continuously enhance student preparedness and maintain curriculum alignment to better meet labor market demands. Keywords: School–Industry Collaboration, Business and Industry, Student Competencies, Vocational High Schools.