Effectiveness of worker apprenticeship programs for entering the world of work

Raymundus Rizky Kristianto 1, *, Sabran Sabran 2 and Musmuliadi Musmuliadi 1

1 Public Administration Science Study Program, Graduate Program, Kutai Kartanegara Tenggarong University, Indonesia.
2 Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Indonesia.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Scientific Research Updates, 2024, 07(01), 061–066​.
Article DOI: 10.53430/ijsru.2024.7.1.0025
Publication history: 
Received on 01 January 2024; revised on 06 February 2024; accepted on 09 February 2024
 
Abstract: 
Human resources are ready to have a positive impact on development. One way to prepare prospective workers is to take part in an internship program. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of apprenticeship programs in preparing workers to enter the world of work. This research design uses a qualitative descriptive research design. This research was conducted at the Manpower and Transmigration Service Kutai Barat Regency East Kalimantan Province Indonesia. Data was collected by in-depth interviews, observation and literature study. The data collected is primary data through key persons and secondary data. This research was carried out from July to October 2023. The results of this research are that the effectiveness of the apprenticeship program in preparing prospective workers to enter the world of work at the Kutai Barat Regency Manpower and Transmigration Service has not been effective. The recommendations submitted are; There needs to be a consistent socialization process, and the age limits set should be reviewed because there are still many productive, educated pre-workers who have the potential to work. The completeness of facilities in the form of adequate training facilities and infrastructure needs to be improved in quality and quantity.

 

Keywords: 
Apprenticeship program; Program objectives; Internship targets; Competencies; Infrastructure
 
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