This study aims to determine the relationship of motivation and interest in working
with job readiness skills programs automotive vocational students in the city of Malang,
and the contribution of motivation and interest in working towards work readiness, either
simultaneously or partially. The design of the research is correlational study, with samples
originating from class XI student (2) on automotive vocational skill program in Malang
2009/2010 which amounted to 265 th. The data analysis technique using descriptive
analysis, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed
that the average work motivation of 3.82 with the high category, average working interest of
3.85 with the high category, while the average work readiness of 3.81 with the high category.
The correlation coefficient between work motivation with job readiness of 0.646; between the
working interest with the work readiness of 0.468; work motivation and work interests have
partially contributed significantly to job readiness, t count for work motivation of 10.931,
while t count for the working interest of 4.700 . Work Motivation and Interest in Working
simultaneously contributes to the Work Readiness of 46.3%, while the rest of 53.7%
influenced by other variables outside the model.
Kata Kunci: Motivasi, Minat Kerja, Kesiapan kerja, siswa SM
