Systematic Literature Review: Work Readiness of Vocational High School Graduates in Facing The Industrial 4.0 Era

Abstract

The Industrial Era 4.0 requires Vocational High School (VHS) graduates to have high capabilities and competitiveness in facing global job competition. Every graduate is expected to have Work Readiness relevant to the demands of the industry and the world of work. Many studies examine aspects of Work Readiness that graduates must possess in the industry 4.0 era. So, it is necessary to review journal papers that discuss the Work Readiness of VHS graduates facing the Industrial 4.0 era. The method used in this study is a Systematic Literature Review of journal papers published from 2016-2021. The findings of this study show that 13 research articles resulted from interrelated mapping journals. Those findings cover topics about graduates, students, dimensions, industry, curriculum, factors, experience, training, workers, skills, employers, employability, and soft skills. Secondly, 10 Work Readiness that must be possessed by graduates, namely readiness to adopt technology, communication skills, collaboration skills, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, innovativeness, independence, creativity, and curiosity. Third, the readiness to adopt technology in digitalisation is the most priority aspect of Work Readiness needed for VHS graduates in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. The findings of this study are expected to be the basic reference for developing the VHS Curriculum to face the Industrial 4.0 era. Therefore, VHS graduates will have good work readiness that fulfils the demands of the industry.