Comparative Study of Students Career Adaptability in Computer and Network Engineering with Welding Engineering Danis Rizki Swastika (a*) Sudjani (b)
Program Studi Pendidikan Teknologi dan
Kejuruan, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas
Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setia Budi
No.229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
danisrswastika[at]upi.edu
sudjani[at]upi.edu
Abstract
Vocational High Schools prioritize the preparation of students to enter the world of work and develop a professional attitude and it is hoped that graduates will be able to work according to the skill program chosen during school. In preparing for a career, students often have problems such as ambiguity, uncertainty and considerable stress when facing career exploration and career decision making (anxiety caused by career threats, competition and career challenges). Career adaptability is the ability and readiness to face unexpected situations, assignments, and career transitions including participating in school demands to prepare for a career. The purpose of this study was to find out the comparison of career adaptability between students in Computer and Network Engineering and in Welding Engineering. This research method is a quantitative method with comparative analysis, data collection using the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale developed by Savickas, data analysis using Independent T-Test. The results showed that the total respondents were 160 Vocational High School students with 80 Computer and Network Engineering students and 80 Welding Engineering students. The level of student career adaptability is at a high level but there are differences between the sample groups, the career adaptability of students in Computer and Network Engineering is lower than the career adaptability of students in Welding Engineering. The determining factor for the difference in the level of career adaptability of students is thought to be due to the level of career anxiety of students towards career challenges, career obstacles, and career threats which ultimately affect the Confidence dimension. Researchers suggest increasing career adaptability to prepare before entering the world of work. There is a need for further research related to the factors that affect career adaptability, especially career anxiety.
Keywords: Career Adaptability, Students, Computer and Network Engineering, Welding Engineering.
