The Role of Nunukan State Polytechnic in Reducing Unemployment and Poverty in Border Areas

Abstract

Study This aiming For explore role Nunukan State Polytechnic (PNN) in reduce unemployment and poverty in the region Indonesian border. With use approach qualitative and quantitative research This analyze impact education vocations provided by PNN to ability graduate of For enter the job market. Data is collected through interview deep with graduate, entrepreneur local. and community. as well as survey structured For measuring employment status, income, and satisfaction on the training program. Research results show that PNN graduates have level absorption more work tall compared to with the average unemployment in the area The skills acquired through educational programs vocation proven relevant with need industry local. although Still there is challenge in matter access information about opportunity work and support post-graduate. Research This also identifies factors key influencing success graduates. including experience internship and networking social. Based on findings said, research This recommend development of further training programs responsive to market needs. increase cooperation with sector industry, as well as provision more support Good for graduates. Findings This expected can give contribution for development policy education vocation and improvement welfare community in the area border.