Collaborative Governance in the Implementation of sewing Training Program at UPTD BLK Kendal

This study analyses the application of collaborative governance in the implementation of sewing training programs at UPTD BLK Kendal. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving key stakeholders such as UPTD BLK Kendal and private Job Training Institutions (LPK). The findings indicate that while the program has been implemented well, it has yet to reach optimal performance. The analysis is based on five key processes: (1) face-to-face dialogue through the Communication Forum for Training Institutions with Regional Industries (FKLPID); (2) trust building, where BLK fully entrusts LPK as the technical executor, and LPK trusts that their rights and responsibilities are fulfilled; (3) commitment to process as seen in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU); (4) shared understanding between BLK and LPK regarding the program’s goals and outcomes; and (5) intermediate outcomes demonstrated by the trainees’ success in passing competency tests and entering the workforce. Nonetheless, challenges remain, including suboptimal communication, discrepancies in equipment between BLK and industry, and varied participant motivation. These challenges are addressed through improved communication strategies, stricter participant selection, enhanced facilities, and curriculum alignment with industry needs.