The Principal's Roles in Revitalizing Vocational High School

The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of school principals in implementing the revitalization of Vocational High Schools. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Key informants are determined purposely, namely the head of the Vocational School in the fields of business and management expertise, and technical expertise. Data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussion. Data were analyzed qualitatively with the Miles and Huberman models. The results of the study show that to carry out the revitalization of the Principal Vocational High School plays a very important role and must have managerial competence, academic supervision, and entrepreneurship so that it can produce superior human resources. The effectiveness of revitalization depends on the leadership behavior of a school principal.