The Effectiveness Of The 2024 Kampus Merdeka Competition Programme Internships Under The ‘Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka Institusional Support System In Enhancing The Work Skills Of Students At Palangka Raya University.

Abstract

This study aims to analyst the effectiveness of the 2024 ‘Kampus Merdeka’ Institutional Support System ‘Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka’ (PK-KM ISS MBKM) internship programe in enhancing the employability skills of students at the University of Palangka Raya, as well as to identify the factors that support and hinder its implementation. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach using interviews, observation and documentation. This study aims to analyst the effectiveness of the programe. The findings indicate that the internship programe is fairly effective based on indicators such as understanding of the programe, target accuracy, timeliness, achievement of objectives, and tangible changes. The programe has an impact on improving students’ hard and soft skills, particularly communication skills, teamwork, discipline, the use of technology, and employability. The constraints identified include mismatches in internship placements, limited monitoring, and variations in the quality of field supervisors.