Determinants of Work Readiness Among Vocational High School Students: An Analysis of Career Motivation and Industrial Work Practice Experience

Authors

  • Gijanto Purbo Suseno Indonesia Cooperative University Sumedang, Indonesia
  • Deddy Supriyadi Indonesia Cooperative University Sumedang, Indonesia
  • Nataliningsih Nataliningsih University of Winaya Mukti, Indonesia
  • Arika Nur Syaadah Indonesia Cooperative University Sumedang, Indonesia
  • Dede Gun Gun Indonesia Cooperative University Sumedang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i5.6816

Keywords:

Career Motivation, Industrial Work Practice Experience (Prakerin), Work Readiness, Technical Skills, Non-Technical Skills

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of career motivation and industrial work practice experience (Prakerin) on the work readiness of students at SMK Perkasa 1 Sumedang. The research employs a quantitative method, with data collected via questionnaires from 60 students who have completed Prakerin. The results indicate that career motivation influences work readiness by 42.6%, with a correlation coefficient of 0.653, while industrial work practice experience influences it by 55.8%, with a correlation coefficient of 0.747. Simultaneously, both variables contribute 61.6% to work readiness, with the remaining 38.4% influenced by factors outside there search model. These findings underscore the importance of developing industry-relevant skills, both technical and non-technical, such as communication, time management, teamwork, and work ethic. Therefore, schools must map competency needs and strengthen synergies with the business and industrial world (DUDI) to comprehensively enhance students' work readiness.

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Published

2026-06-17

How to Cite

Suseno, G. P., Supriyadi, D., Nataliningsih, N., Syaadah, A. N., & Gun Gun, D. (2026). Determinants of Work Readiness Among Vocational High School Students: An Analysis of Career Motivation and Industrial Work Practice Experience. Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science, 7(5), 4356–4361. https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i5.6816

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Vol. 7 No. 5 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science (June - July 2026)

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