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In order to support the revitalization of vocational education through synergy between Vocational High Schools (SMK), polytechnics, and industry, the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic), Endang Kusmana, held a meeting with the Principal of State Vocational High School 2 Ketapang (SMKN 2 Ketapang), Erini, on 25 June 2020 at SMKN 2 Ketapang. Also present at the meeting were the Vice Director for Academic Affairs, the Head of Politap Partnerships, the Head of Politap Public Relations, and representatives from SMKN 2 Ketapang led by Erini.
This meeting was an implementation of the vocational education revitalization program to realize the SMK Fast Track Diploma 2 (D2) or 4-Year SMK program. Through this program, SMKN 2 Ketapang graduates can directly receive a Diploma 2 degree through a vocational education partnership scheme: studying 2.5 years at SMKN 2 Ketapang, half a year at Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, and completing a 1-year internship in industry. Graduates will obtain a vocational high school diploma from SMKN 2 Ketapang, a Diploma 2 (D2) certificate from Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, and a competency certificate from industry or an industry-recognized Professional Certification Agency.
During the meeting, Endang Kusmana stated that the partnership between Politap and SMKN 2 Ketapang is an effort to improve the quality of human resources through the mass marriage of vocational education institutions with industry, and his institution is ready to collaborate to realize this program. Meanwhile, the Principal of SMKN 2 Ketapang, Erini, will soon appoint a team to work together in drafting the proposal for the establishment of this program so that it promptly receives legality from the Ministry of Education and Culture, specifically the Directorate General of Vocational Education.