Evaluation of Internship on Independent Learning Program (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka)

— Internships/Work Practices aim to provide hands-on experience in the workplace to hone the hard skills and soft skills of students, which are needed when they enter the world of work. This study aimed to analyze the success of the Internship Program based on contextual factors, organizational factors, and process factors. This research is quantitative research with the method of collecting using direct observation techniques, interviews, and questionnaires. The research sample is saturated, namely, all students who participated in Internship Program managed by Ministry of Education and Culture – Republic of Indonesia, Lecturers, and Educational Personnel (Faculty Staff) were included as respondents. The results of this study are (1) the implementation of certified and regular internships is in general, has been successful; (2) Certified and regular internship partners have provided opportunities for students to develop by placing students by the student's field of study.