ABSTRACT
This study aims to examine the role of vocational training (VT) in shaping the socio-economic disparities among workers in 2021. Utilising data from the National Labor Force Survey (Sakernas), the research identifies significant differences in average earnings across various worker quintiles. The analysis employs Equiplots—a dot plot used to visualise and compare inequalities within and between subgroups—offering a comprehensive overview of income disparities and accessibility to VT across regions. This study is among the first to use Equiplots to analyse labour income inequality. Disaggregated data on selected socio-economic indicators reveal clear wage advantages for males, urban residents, and individuals on the Java mainland. The analysis of equitable access to vocational training is intended to enrich discussions on achieving employment-related targets outlined in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 on decent work and in Indonesia's RPJPN 2025–2045 agenda. The findings of this study are expected to inform policymaking aimed at reducing income disparities through targeted skills development initiatives and improved access to vocational training.
