Implementation and Challanges of Vocational Education for Students Special Needs

Abstract

The implementation of vocational classes is necessary so that student with special needs can
prepare for the job competition. Trough vocational classes, student can improve their skill which
support a field of work. The success of vocational classes requires family social support, teachers,
experts, schools, and external participants. The aim of this research is to describe the
implementation of vocational classes that have been applied to student who has special needs.
The research method is narrative literature review. The results explain vocational class program
which packaged into a career guidance, which contains pre-vocational, vocational, and postvocational. Types of vocational classes include culinary, salon, horticulture, sewing, nail art
gradation, barbering, making ceramics, garden lighting, water mills, laundry, cleaning service,
hydroponics, drawing, and colouring. Obstacles that arise are low student motivation, limited
school funding, and inadequate tools. The solution can be proposed is career guidance in
vocatonal education. Family social support and financial capabilities are needed for the success
of vocational education.
Keywords: Students with Special Needs, Vocational Education