Implementation of the Strategy of the Department of Manpower, Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises in Reducing Unemployment Through Training Programs in Tanjungpinang City

Abstract

Labor problems, especially unemployment problems in Tanjugpinang City,  have increased due to the Covid 19 pandemic. In addition, the problem of limited  employmentopportunities, so that competition to find work today is very difficult, as  evidenced by the small number of jobs provided when compared to the number of job  seekers, on the other hand, the workforce who are still unemployed are reluctant to start  entrepreneurship or open their own jobs due to their lack of skills. The purpose of this  research is to find out the Strategy Implementation of the Tanjungpinang City Manpower,  Cooperatives and Micro Business Office in reducing unemployment through training  programs in Tanjungpinang City. In line with Tanjungpinang City Regional Regulation  (Perda) number 2 of 2009 concerning the organization and Workforce of the  Tanjungpinang City Regional Office as an agency authorized to assist in improving the  quality of labor and productivity, for prospective workers. The type of research used is  descriptive using a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of the strategy  hasgone well, in accordance with the concept of Strategy Implementation which has three indicators, namely Program, Budget, Procedure. The unemployment reduction program is  byorganizing special training for workers who are still unemployed. Regarding  coordination, the Tanjungpinang City Manpower, Cooperatives and Micro Business Office  coordinates with the Village, BLK and LPK as well as instructors in accordance with their  respective fields. The budget used to carry out this training comes from the APBD and  APBN. Thus, the Strategy Implementation carried out by the Manpower Office is  appropriate in reducing unemployment through training programs.