The Influence of Field Work Practice Management and Special Job Fair Management on Vocational High School Students' Work Readiness in Mentok District,West Bangka Regency

Rina Maya Sari

Authors

Rina Maya Sari Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Field Work Practice Management, Special Job Fair Management, Work Readiness, Vocational High School, Mentok

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Field Work Practice (PKL) management and Special Job Fair (BKK) management on the work readiness of vocational high school (SMK) students in Mentok District, West Bangka Regency. Using a quantitative survey approach, the study involved 250 final-year students selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires measuring three variables: PKL Management, BKK Management, and Work Readiness. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression with t-test and F-test. The results indicate that all variables are perceived at a good level, and both PKL management and BKK management have a positive and significant effect on students’ work readiness. Simultaneously, these two variables explain about 35.8% of the variance in work readiness. The findings highlight the importance of well-managed collaboration between schools and industry to improve vocational graduates’ readiness for the labor market. The study recommends strengthening supervision of PKL partners and increasing industry participation in BKK activities.

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