The partner industry has an important role in increasing the competence of vocational students. Therefore they have the competencies needed by the partner industry, since it has a role in increasing student competence. This study aims to determine the relationship of the role of partner industries in improving milling machine competencies, to find out the differences in student competencies after engagement with industry. This study is an ex-post facto study and the population from 34 students of class XI in SMK N 1 Semarang, a public vocational high school (VHS). Data collection techniques in the form of observations, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires. Data analysis uses descriptive statistics. The results of the study show that there was a positive and significant relationship between the role of industry in improving student competence. Based on data analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics 20, the results of coefficient number correlation between the role of industry and increasing competency are classified as high with a value of 0.690. There are differences in student competencies before and after partnering with industry, average to 8.75%. VHS should always involve the industry in improving student competencies to be relevant to industry needs. © 2019 IOP Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
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