Institutional Strengthening Strategy Special Labor Exchange Vocational High Schools in Tangerang District
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This study examines the role of the Special Employment Exchange (BKK) in enhancing the employment absorption of Vocational High School (SMK) graduates in Tangerang Regency. It identifies key barriers to effective workforce absorption by Industry and the World of Work (IDUKA) and formulates the most effective strategy to improve employment outcomes. Grounded in Grindle & Hilderbrand’s (1995) capacity-building theory, this research employs a mixed-method approach with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to develop strategic recommendations. Findings reveal that while BKK serves as a vital link between SMK graduates and IDUKA, its effectiveness is constrained by weak human resource development, suboptimal organizational and institutional reforms, and limited integration of information technology. The recommended strategy focuses on strengthening BKK’s institutional capacity through prioritized efforts in individual development, technology integration, institutional reform, and organizational enhancement. The study contributes by expanding capacity-building theory to include information technology as a critical factor in institutional development.
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