Strengthening Graduate Employability of Scouts in Facing Career Challenges in the Era of Automation Dian Widya Putri, Stephani Raihana Hamdan, Yulianti
Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
The high rate of unemployment in Indonesia, which according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in February 2024 was recorded at 149.38 million people and increased by 2.76 million people compared to the previous year, indicates increasingly tight competition in the world of work. Moreover, in the era of automation technology replaces many human jobs, forcing the younger generation to have adequate work readiness (graduate employability). This Community Service Activity (PKM) aims to improve the graduate employability of Scouts in Bandung City, especially in work readiness - intrapersonal skill and interpersonal communication skills. The method used was training that included work readiness materials, interpersonal communication, and strengthening soft skills by involving 29 participants, most of whom were 16 years old and attended high school, vocational school, and Madrasah Aliyah. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed an increase in the average score from 4.4 to 7.1, with 75.9% of participants experiencing an increase in scores. The evaluation of the activity revealed that most participants felt that the material provided was relevant and useful for preparing to face the world of work. However, there are still some participants who need a more interactive approach so that the material can be absorbed optimally. This activity is expected to improve the work readiness of Scouts to have better competitiveness in the automation era, be able to adapt to change, and have interpersonal skills that support their future career.
Keywords: Graduate employability, career adaptability, interpersonal communication, Scouts, automation era
