Research Article
The Communication Skills of Students: Implementing Public Speaking Training in the Ready for Work Program
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.30-7-2025.2360584, author={Suci Wulandari and Della Rulita Nurfaizana}, title={The Communication Skills of Students: Implementing Public Speaking Training in the Ready for Work Program}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th Business Innovation Sustainability and Technology International Conference, BISTIC 2025, 30th July 2025, Malang, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={BISTIC}, year={2025}, month={12}, keywords={public speaking training communication skills vocational students ready for work program correlation}, doi={10.4108/eai.30-7-2025.2360584} }- Suci Wulandari
Della Rulita Nurfaizana
Year: 2025
The Communication Skills of Students: Implementing Public Speaking Training in the Ready for Work Program
BISTIC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.30-7-2025.2360584
Abstract
Communication skills are essential for vocational students entering the workforce. This study aims to analyze the relationship between public speaking training in the Ready for Work program and communication skills of students at SMK Negeri 2 Blitar. The research employed a quantitative descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. Fifty grade XI students who completed the public speaking training program were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire consisting of 45 items measuring training quality (20 items) and communication skills (25 items). Pearson correlation analysis revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.741, p < 0.05) between public speaking training and communication skills. The training was categorized as good (mean = 75.66), with 56% of students in the "good" category. Communication skills were also categorized as good (mean = 91.18), with 48% of students achieving "good" level. The practical activities component contributed most significantly to the training effectiveness. This study confirms that structured public speaking training in the Ready for Work program effectively enhances students' communication skills, preparing them for workplace demands.
