Abstract:
vocational education based on palm
oil industry. The study was conducted at three locations of palm oil industry centers in South
Kalimantan, namely Tanah Laut, Tanah Bumbu, and Kotabaru. The study uses a combination of
both quantitative methods (survey) and qualitative methods (FGD). Data has been analyzed using
SWOT model. The main strategy in empowering local communities to utilize the employment
opportunities in the plantation and palm oil processing industry should improve their competencies
through vocational education. Vocational education carried out must be established in the form
of partnerships between oil palm plantation companies, government and local communities, as
well as local community colleges.
