Promoting Regional Innovation through the Implementation of Vocational Education and Vocational Training Revitalization Policy in South Tangerang City: A Descriptive Analysis
Nisa Ismundari Wildan,Wahyu Nofiantoro, Kusnar Budi

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

Abstract

This article aims to analyze how the implementation of vocational education and vocational training revitalization policy in South Tangerang City promotes regional innovation potential. The methodology used in this study is a qualitative descriptive approach, which involves data collection through policy documents, reports, and evaluations issued by the South Tangerang City Government, as well as interviews with relevant parties, such as government officials, vocational school managers, and industry actors in South Tangerang. The results of the study show that the implementation of vocational education and vocational training revitalization policy in South Tangerang City has successfully promoted regional innovation potential through improving the quality of vocational education, developing cooperation with industry actors, and strengthening the innovation ecosystem. However, some aspects that still need to be improved include coordination among government, vocational education and training institutions, and DUDIKA, as well as enhancing facilities and resources for vocational education and training. These findings indicate that vocational education and vocational training revitalization policy has an important role in promoting regional innovation potential and enhancing economic competitiveness in South Tangerang City.

Keywords: Policy Implementation, Vocational Education and Training, Regional Innovation Potential, Vocational Education Revitalization

Topic: Development Studies and Humanities