Leadership Management Among Vocational Students In Higher Education

Abstract

Vocational school students expected to be able to enter the world of work and entrepreneurship after completing their studies at university. However, not much has researched on this issue. This research aims to explore the concept of leadership development in vocational school students at tertiary institutions and the skills that need to developed to be able to enter the world of work and entrepreneurship. The research conducted at the Faculty of Engineering, Medan State University using descriptive analysis methods. The research results show that the skills that must developed are character development, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, business skills, management skills and digital skills. The research contribution shows that leadership training for vocational students needed according to their talents, interests and skills programs, in order to answer the needs of the world of work and entrepreneurship.