Addressing the Vocational Education Mismatch in Indonesia: A Stakeholder Analysis for Building Effective Collaboration
Wahyu Nofiantoro, Martani Huseini, Nisa Ismundari Wildan

Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, Padjajaran University, Indonesia.
Faculty of Administrative Science, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
Graduate School Regional Innovation, Padjajaran University, Indonesia.

Abstract

The mismatch between vocational education and industry needs in Indonesia has become a pressing issue, leading to a skills gap and hindering the country^s economic growth. This study aims to investigate the underlying causes of this mismatch and propose strategies for fostering effective collaboration among stakeholders to bridge the gap. A stakeholder analysis approach is employed to identify key actors, including government, educational institutions, industries, and students, and to assess their interests, power, and relationships. Data is collected through interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions with the identified stakeholders. Thematic analysis is used to identify the main themes, challenges, and proposed solutions. The findings reveal that the mismatch is primarily driven by outdated curricula, insufficient collaboration between educational institutions and industries, and a lack of market-driven training programs. Based on these findings, recommendations are made to update curricula, enhance partnerships between educational institutions and industries, and develop training programs that are more closely aligned with labor market needs. This study contributes to the understanding of the vocational education mismatch in Indonesia and provides a framework for building effective collaboration among stakeholders to address this issue.

Keywords: education policy, mismatch, stakeholders analysis, collaboration, vocational

Topic: Development Studies and Humanities