Strategy for development link and match based on TVET in Supporting Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program

Abstract

The concept of Link and Match has long been applied in Indonesia, but there are concepts that must be updated according to the needs of the industry. To get the TVET-based link and match concept as expected, a strategy is needed to make it happen. Therefore it is necessary to 1) describe the implementation of the link and match program with the industrial world for SMK graduates. 2) describe the supporting and inhibiting factors for link and match with the industrial world in SMK graduates; 3) describe the solutions made to overcome the problems that occur. This research is qualitative research with a case study approach. The data sources used are words and actions as well as written sources. The technique of collecting research subjects used purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The selected data collection techniques are observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation. Data validity testing technique is in the form of triangulation of technical sources. Data analysis techniques used interactive analysis techniques in the form of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions/verification. Based on the results of the research, strategies are obtained in realizing TVET-based link and match in the implementation of the independent curriculum: 1) TVET curriculum development perspective approach; 2) Approach to the world of industry; 3) Independent learning curriculum approach