Collaboration Between Polytechnics, SMKs, and Industry

The Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) attended a preparatory meeting for collaboration between polytechnics and vocational high schools (SMK). The meeting, held on 13 April 2020, was attended by polytechnic directors and the Dean of the IPB Vocational School. The meeting was chaired by the Director of Vocational and Professional Higher Education, Agus Indarjo. The objective of the meeting was to align perceptions regarding the implementation of collaborative education between SMKs, polytechnics, and industry for the Diploma II program level.

This initiative expects polytechnics to take proactive steps to collaborate with vocational high schools and the business sector through an educational pathway transitioning from SMK to polytechnic and internships in industry. Several options that can be developed include:

The Director will endeavor to synergize this partnership through collaboration with SMKs that offer matching study programs with the polytechnic. Regarding industry partnerships, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang has already collaborated with several industries in curriculum development, internships, and employee recruitment.