Yoto, E. Sutadji, Marsono, Bella Cornelia Tjiptady, A.P. Wibawa
Vocational education has a vital role in overall social development and contributes to the learners' quality improvement. Thus, learners' preparation in competencies and work professionalism through vocational education is critical. The current problem was the 8.49% unemployed vocational education graduates who showed their lack of ability to compete in the 21st century. The correct solution to realize the quality and industry-recognized vocational education was by improving vocational education into the centre of excellence to improve teachers and learning capacity. This research was a literature review. Generally, this paper presents the link and match concept, link and match key between vocational high school (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan/SMK) and the industry and centre of excellence. This paper aimed to explain the link and match model through the centre of excellence to improve vocational education quality. © 2022 Author(s).
Mechanical Engineering Education Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Raden Rahmat Malang, Indonesia; Electrical Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia