Theoretically, the research will reveal, review and discuss the workshop management refers to the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia number 40 of 2008 in improving the students' work skills skill at SMK Negeri in Jambi Province. This research is a case study research using qualitative approach. The steps undertaken by the researchers starting from the pre-field, the stage of field work to the stage of field inspection. The result of the research reveals: SMK in Jambi Province has not carried out the full management functions and socialization of Permendiknas RI number 40 year 2008 not to the institution of SMK in Jambi Province so that its existence has not improve the quality of Education especially the work practice skill of students. Workshop management and Permendiknas RI number 40 year 2008 to improve students work practices skills through the provision of facilities and infrastructure workshop complete according to national standards. While the skills of vocational students working practices in Jambi Province still need to be improved in order to achieve the competency standards of national vocational graduates and prioritize the application of Permendiknas RI number 40 of 2008 by reviewing all related institutions from Directorate General of Ministry of Education to vocational institutions in Jambi Province.