Lembaga Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Yogyakarta
Abstract
The problem of employability skill in vocational students becomes a serious problem at this
time. Vocational students are not only required to have the ability of vocational skills alone in
preparing to enter the workforce but also the ability of soft skills. The purpose of this training
program is the students of SMK have the knowledge and skills needed in preparing for the world of
work. This training method is done by lecture method, workshop, and role play. Subjects in this
program are students in SMK Muhammadiyah Sleman, SMK Negeri Sayegan and SMK Negeri
Kalasan Sleman Yogyakarta. Employability skills training results show good results. Participants
show their interest in the material given, the participants are able to realize the importance of
preparing for work when they graduate. Participants realize that hard skills are not enough to
prepare for work, soft skill is required that employability skills in work