Hundreds of vocational high school students attend the Astra Honda Sharing Knowledge event, Monday, May 13, 2024.

The mismatch between majors offered in vocational high schools and the real needs of the industrial world is one of the triggers for the high Open Unemployment Rate in Banten Province.

The Governor of Banten stated that although Banten has approximately 8,924 small to large industries, local vocational high school graduates are often not absorbed because their competencies are irrelevant.

To address this, the Banten Provincial Government is working to overhaul the vocational education model to be directly integrated with labor market needs by partnering with the SMK Mitra Industri MM2100 Foundation.

„How can vocational high school graduates be truly ready for work. We want to optimize the vocational education model so they are absorbed as reliable and professional workers,“ said the Governor during a hearing with the SMK Mitra Industri MM2100 Foundation and APINDO Banten on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Two vocational schools in the Modern Cikande Industrial Area, Serang Regency, and the Sawah Luhur Industrial Area, Serang City, will serve as pilot projects for industry-based schools.

The considerations are based on location and topography, the number of school-age children, the number of vocational schools in the surrounding area, and the economic growth of the local community.

„Currently, the SMK Mitra Industri MM2100 Foundation is conducting a feasibility study in both areas,“ he added.

Echoing the Governor, the Chairman of the SMK Mitra Industri MM2100 Foundation highlighted the imbalance between school majors and real-world needs.

Currently, many vocational schools around industrial areas are still dominated by the Computer Network Engineering major, even though 25 modern industries in Cikande involve metal works and manufacturing industries in the Kasemen industrial area.

„It would be better if the majors offered were more aligned with industrial workforce needs, such as logistics management, welding engineering, mechatronics, and machining engineering,“ he explained.

In this collaboration, the foundation offered two schemes to the Banten Provincial Government. For example, partnership and collaboration as stipulated in Ministerial Regulation No. 36/2014 on Guidelines for the Establishment, Change, and Closure of Primary and Secondary Education Units.

The foundation chairman cited a partnership scheme in Mojokerto, where the building and permits are owned by the school, while operations are handled by teachers and principals from the foundation.

„In Deltamas, it is a collaboration. That means the foundation is present with its team, but there is curriculum and supervision cooperation,“ he explained.

Efforts to Reduce Unemployment Rates

The Head of the Banten Education and Culture Office welcomed this collaboration as a solution to major challenges in Banten’s education sector.

In addition to free school programs to reduce dropout rates, curriculum adjustment of saturated majors is key.

„With this collaboration with the SMK Mitra Industri Foundation, I am optimistic that vocational high school graduates will be truly ready for work and the unemployment problem can be resolved,“ he concluded.

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Banten Province

Banten Province, located at the western tip of Java, Indonesia, was once the center of the powerful Banten Sultanate, a major trading hub in the 16th and 17th centuries. The region is home to the historic Grand Mosque of Banten and the remnants of the sultan’s palace, reflecting its rich Islamic heritage. Today, it is known for its cultural diversity, beaches, and the Ujung Kulon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

SMK Mitra Industri MM2100 Foundation

SMK Mitra Industri MM2100 Foundation is a vocational high

Banten Province

Banten Province, located at the western tip of Java, Indonesia, was once the center of the powerful Banten Sultanate, a major trading hub in the 16th and 17th centuries. The province is home to the historic Grand Mosque of Banten and the remnants of the sultan’s palace, reflecting its rich Islamic and maritime heritage. Today, it is known for its cultural sites, beaches, and the Ujung Kulon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Grand Mosque of Banten

The Grand Mosque of Banten, located in Serang, Indonesia, is a historic 16th-century mosque built during the reign of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin, the first ruler of the Banten Sultanate. It blends Javanese, Chinese, and Portuguese architectural styles, notably featuring a multi-tiered roof and a unique minaret resembling a lighthouse. The mosque stands as a symbol of the region’s Islamic heritage and its historical role as a center for trade and cultural exchange.

Ujung Kulon National Park

Ujung Kulon National Park, located at the westernmost tip of Java, Indonesia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich biodiversity and as the last natural refuge of the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros. Established as a nature reserve in the early 20th century and later designated a national park, the area also encompasses the archaeological site of the ancient Krakatoa volcano, whose catastrophic 1883 eruption reshaped the surrounding landscape. The park protects a pristine lowland rainforest and coastal ecosystem, offering a vital sanctuary for many rare species.

UNESCO World Heritage site

The term „UNESCO World Heritage site“ refers to a landmark or area recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having outstanding cultural, historical, or natural significance to humanity. Established in 1972 with the World Heritage Convention, this international program aims to identify, protect, and preserve sites of universal value, such as the Great Wall of China or the Galápagos Islands. Today, over 1,100 sites across the world are inscribed on the World Heritage List, fostering global cooperation for their conservation.

Modern Cikande Industrial Area

The Modern Cikande Industrial Area is a major industrial hub located in Serang Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Developed in the early 2000s as part of the country’s efforts to decentralize industry from Jakarta, it hosts numerous factories, particularly in manufacturing, automotive, and logistics sectors. Its strategic location near the Jakarta-Merak toll road and Tanjung Priok Port has driven rapid economic growth and urbanization in the surrounding region.

Sawah Luhur Industrial Area

Sawah Luhur Industrial Area is an industrial zone located in Banten, Indonesia, known for its concentration of manufacturing and logistics facilities. Its development began in the late 20th century as part of Indonesia’s broader industrialization efforts, transforming previously agricultural land into a hub for various industries. Today, it plays a key role in supporting the region’s economy by hosting factories and warehouses for both domestic and international companies.

Kasemen industrial area

The Kasemen industrial area, located in Serang, Banten, Indonesia, is a significant economic zone that developed rapidly following the expansion of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area. Its history is tied to the broader industrialization of Banten Province, which began in the late 20th century as the government promoted manufacturing outside Jakarta. Today, the area hosts various factories and warehouses, contributing to local employment and regional economic growth.

Mojokerto

Mojokerto is a city in East Java, Indonesia, historically significant as the heartland of the ancient Majapahit Empire, one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms (13th–16th centuries). The area is home to the Trowulan archaeological site, which contains the ruins of the empire’s capital, including temples, pools, and artifacts that offer a glimpse into its rich cultural past. Today, Mojokerto is known for its historical heritage, as well as its production of traditional crafts and local cuisine.

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