Research Article

Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye

Volume: 10 Number: 1 March 26, 2026
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Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye

Abstract

Indonesia faces significant challenges with unemployment due to its vast land area and large population, posing a threat to economic stability. Addressing the "Link and Match" problem, this research employs a qualitative approach to analyze unemployment among Indonesian vocational school graduates and includes a comparative study of Türkiye's educational system. The methodology utilized is a descriptive case study. Primary data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 25 alumni from various generations across five Indonesian provinces. The findings reveal that graduates encounter significant skill mismatches and that the current educational infrastructure is insufficient to meet industrial needs. The study concludes that while vocational education is pivotal for reducing unemployment, its effectiveness is hindered by a disconnect between curriculum and labor market demands, a challenge also observed in the Turkish context. Consequently, the research recommends designing curricula that align with market demands, enforcing regulations for collaboration between educational institutions and businesses, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among youth to mitigate future unemployment.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Labor Economics and Economic Demography

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 26, 2026

Submission Date

January 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 8, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Nor, N. H. S., & Bingöl, U. (2026). Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram, 10(1), 299-311. https://doi.org/10.30586/pek.1618341
AMA
1.Nor NHS, Bingöl U. Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram. 2026;10(1):299-311. doi:10.30586/pek.1618341
Chicago
Nor, Nuurin Hafizha Sugian, and Ufuk Bingöl. 2026. “Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye”. Politik Ekonomik Kuram 10 (1): 299-311. https://doi.org/10.30586/pek.1618341.
EndNote
Nor NHS, Bingöl U (March 1, 2026) Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram 10 1 299–311.
IEEE
[1]N. H. S. Nor and U. Bingöl, “Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye”, Politik Ekonomik Kuram, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 299–311, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.30586/pek.1618341.
ISNAD
Nor, Nuurin Hafizha Sugian - Bingöl, Ufuk. “Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye”. Politik Ekonomik Kuram 10/1 (March 1, 2026): 299-311. https://doi.org/10.30586/pek.1618341.
JAMA
1.Nor NHS, Bingöl U. Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram. 2026;10:299–311.
MLA
Nor, Nuurin Hafizha Sugian, and Ufuk Bingöl. “Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye”. Politik Ekonomik Kuram, vol. 10, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 299-11, doi:10.30586/pek.1618341.
Vancouver
1.Nuurin Hafizha Sugian Nor, Ufuk Bingöl. Link and Match Problem of Vocational School Students on Unemployment Issues: A Comparative Study on Indonesia and Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram. 2026 Mar. 1;10(1):299-311. doi:10.30586/pek.1618341

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