ANALISIS PENGARUH FAKTOR – FAKTOR EFEKTIVITAS PELATIHAN SOFT SKILLS DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PESERTA LEMBAGA PELATIHAN KERJA BEZIRO DOLOKSANGGUL

Abstract

This study aims to determine the influence of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Motivation, and Mindset on the Performance of participants at the Bezira Doloksanggul Job Training Institute (LPK). The background of this research is based on the importance of strengthening non-technical aspects (soft skills) in improving individual performance, particularly in the context of job training, which aims to prepare participants to enter the workforce.This is a quantitative study with an associative approach. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 31 training participants. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 25.0. Instrument testing included validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, multicollinearity tests, heteroscedasticity tests, as well as partial regression tests (t-test) and simultaneous tests (F-test). The correlation between Emotional Intelligence (X1) and Participant Performance (Y) at the Bezira Doloksanggul Job Training Institute is 0.664 > 0.355, indicating a significant and strong relationship. The correlation between Self-Motivation (X2) and Participant Performance (Y) is 0.609 > 0.355, also showing a significant and strong relationship. The correlation between Mindset (X3) and Participant Performance (Y) is 0.630 > 0.355, indicating a significant and strong relationship as well. With an F-count value (13.544) > F-table value (2.960), Emotional Intelligence (X1), Self-Motivation (X2), and Mindset (X3) have a positive and significant influence on improving the Performance of Participants (Y) at the Bezira Doloksanggul Job Training Institute.Based on these results, it is concluded that strengthening aspects of Emotional Intelligence and Mindset should become the main focus in job training programs, while Self-Motivation should still be considered even though it may not be statistically significant. This research provides practical contributions to Job Training Institutes in formulating soft skill development strategies to enhance participants’ performance.