An analysis of workforce characteristics and employment opportunities for graduates of Vocational High Schools (SMK) in the animation program

Eka Afifah, Muhammad Kunta Biddinika, M Bakrun Dahlan and Heru Raharjo
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Eka Afifah: Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Muhammad Kunta Biddinika: Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
M Bakrun Dahlan: Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Heru Raharjo: Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Priviet Social Sciences Journal, 2026, vol. 6, issue 8, 352-364

Abstract: The rapid growth of the creative industry and the ongoing digital transformation have significantly reshaped the characteristics of the labor market, particularly within the animation sector. These changes require graduates of Vocational High Schools (SMKs), especially those majoring in Animation, to possess not only strong technical competencies but also the adaptability needed to respond to the dynamic demands of the industry. This article aims to analyze the characteristics of the labor market and their implications for the employment opportunities of Vocational High School graduates in the Animation program through a literature review approach. The data sources consisted of scholarly articles, research reports, and other relevant literature addressing vocational education, employability, the creative industry, and animation competencies. The findings indicate that employment opportunities for Animation graduates are influenced by five major characteristics of the contemporary labor market: industrial digitalization, the increasing demand for multidisciplinary competencies, the predominance of project-based work, the growing importance of employability skills, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies. The review further reveals that graduates who demonstrate a combination of technical expertise, creativity, communication, collaboration, and adaptability are more likely to secure employment in the industry. Therefore, strengthening industry-oriented curricula, expanding work-based learning opportunities, and fostering twenty-first-century competencies are essential strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Vocational High School Animation graduates in the evolving labor market.

Keywords: Vocational High School; Animation Program; Labor Market Characteristics; Employment Opportunities; Employability Skills (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v6i8.2133

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