The Government's Role in Enhancing the Relevance of Education to Address Unemployment Among the Educated in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.65118/comprehensive.v2i4.18Keywords:
Government Role, Educational Relevance, Unemployment Among the Educated, Educational Policy, Link and MatchAbstract
Unemployment among the educated is a growing phenomenon in Indonesia, despite increasingly widespread access to education. This phenomenon points to a mismatch between the educational sphere and the demands of the labor market. This article aims to analyze the government’s role in enhancing the relevance of education to address unemployment among the educated. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing on data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) and a review of literature concerning educational policy. The findings indicate that the government plays a central role in strengthening the connection between educational institutions and the industrial sector through educational reform policies, the enhancement of vocational skills, and "link and match" programs. The implementation of initiatives such as *Merdeka Belajar* (Freedom to Learn), the *Kartu Prakerja* (Pre-Employment Card) program, and entrepreneurship training represents a concrete effort by the government to prepare graduates for the workforce. Consequently, improving the relevance of education serves as a strategic key to reducing the rate of unemployment among the educated in Indonesia.
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