Improving the skills of prospective Indonesian migrant workers (CPMI) in the formal sector requires alignment between domestic training standards and global industry demand. This study aims to analyse the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the East Java Manpower and Transmigration Office and Samsung Heavy Industries regarding the delivery of training for prospective migrant workers in the field of welding at the Surabaya Vocational Training Centre (UPT BLK). This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, using in-depth interviews as the primary data source and document analysis as secondary data. The analysis was conducted using George C. Edward III’s implementation model, comprising four indicators: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The findings indicate that the implementation of the MoU was effective during the 2023–2024 period, as evidenced by the conduct of two training intakes that produced 90 participants placed at Samsung Heavy Industries. All four implementation indicators showed positive results. Communication between the parties was regular, resources were provided in a complementary manner, the attitudes of both parties reflected a strong commitment, and the bureaucratic structure was clearly defined between the East Java Manpower and Transmigration Office, Samsung Heavy Industries, and P3MI. However, the shift in Samsung Heavy Industries’ labour requirements towards the piping sector caused the collaboration to cease before the MoU expired, indicating structural limitations in the drafting of the agreement. Local governments are advised to include a clause on adapting to industrial needs in similar MoU drafts to ensure the programme’s sustainability.