EMPLOYABILITY SKILL IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW ON INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
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vocational education, employability skills, innovation, industry collaboration, sustainable developmentAbstract
This study explores employability skills in vocational education through a systematic literature review focusing on innovation in teaching and industry collaboration. A total of 25 international articles published between 2020 and 2025 were analyzed from databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. The review reveals a strong trend of integrating soft skills—such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership—into vocational curricula alongside technical competencies. Furthermore, innovations in learning, including e-learning and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), are identified as effective approaches to enhance students’ engagement, critical thinking, and adaptability. Industry collaboration, through internships and joint curriculum development, plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between educational institutions and the labor market by ensuring that graduates meet industry standards. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding technological gaps, curriculum mismatches, and insufficient policy support. These findings highlight the importance of sustainable partnerships between academia, industry, and government to prepare graduates for dynamic labor markets and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 and SDG 8).
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