Influencing Factors of Vocational High School Revitalization Policy Implementation

Abstract

Presidential Instruction No.9 2016 was issued by the government with the aim of improving the quality of vocational high school graduates in Indonesia. However, in its implementation there are still many problems. Studies on the problems of revitalizing vocational education was seen and researched by several authors around the world with several theories. This study conducted differently from previous research by using implementation theory in revitalization policy analysis referred to Van Meter and Van Horn Implementation theory. The purpose of this study was to analyze how was the implementation of revitalization policy of vocational high school as well to identify what influence factors were obstacles or supporters in the implementation of revitalization policy in Sumatera Selatan province. This descriptive qualitative research used primary data collection techniques by observation and interviews. Also, documentation the secondary data. The data analysis technique uses Spiral Model by Creswell and Triangulation and Rich Thick Description as a data validity technique. The results showed that responses from the provincial government could be said to be late. Improvement in human resources was still needed. Communication between organizations, both government or business and industry, had not been carried out properly. Fragmentation and sectoral ego at the bureaucracy. Meanwhile support from the community was quite good for this program. Recommendations that could be given were collaborating with related organizations.