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Abstract
This study aims to find out the Strategy of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in Reducing Unemployment in Donggala Regency. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. The data collection technique uses observation, interview, and documentation methods. The theory used in this study is Strategy Theory according to Kooten Dalam J. Salusu which consists of 4 aspects, namely Organizational Strategy, Program Strategy, Resource Support Strategy and Institutional Strategy. The results of this study show that (1) Organizational Strategy is good because of cooperation with other agencies that help to improve the quality and competence of the local workforce through various training programs that are structured and relevant to industry needs. (2) The Program Strategy has not been said to be good enough because it faces problems regarding the lack of special programs that help people who do not have a business or job, in the availability of inadequate budgets to support programs from the Manpower and Transmigration Office, the suitability of skills with industry needs, cooperation with local companies that need to be improved, uneven access to training, and evaluate the impacts that need to be strengthened to reduce unemployment. (3) Resource Support Strategy. It is not good because it faces serious challenges related to infrastructure facilities such as budget limitations, lack of human resources, and low levels of education. (4) The Institutional Strategy is not good enough, because it still needs to be evaluated in-depth to identify obstacles that limit the success of the program to the implementation of the strategy, and the effectiveness of training programs and job placement.