A STRATEGY TO DEVELOP VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BASED ON PALM OIL INDUSTRY

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.