School—University—Industry Partnership Management (SUIPM): A Conceptual Model Of Strengthening Student Employability Skills, Building A Proposed Model

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of a partnership management model in vocational schools in Central Java, Indonesia and presents a value chain comprising inputs, processes, and outputs in forming skilled workers with technical and non-technical competencies. The formation of skilled labor depends heavily on inputs, including junior high school students and the learning process. Furthermore, the success of partnership management is determined by integration and collaboration between stakeholders, such as vocational schools, industries, and universities. The partnership management model involving universities aims to create more quality output comprising workers with technical and non-technical skills. This is reflected in employability skills essential in achieving the company's goals and improving productivity. Moreover, the skills are crucial in solving problems the government faces in eroding the unemployment rate in the Central Java region.