Entrepreneurship Training Research Articles

Co-creating a Health Entrepreneurship Education for Sustainable Employment and Sector Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa

The unemployment and underemployment of youth in sub-Saharan Africa is a significant socio-economic issue. This situation, coupled with high poverty rates and low health standards, threatens economic growth and social stability. The healthcare sector offers a potential solution through job creation and innovation, yet mismatched skills and a lack of high-quality education hinder progress. Health Entrepreneurship Education (HENT Ed) is crucial to address these challenges by equipping youth with the necessary skills to drive healthcare innovation and economic growth. The Mastercard Foundation’s “Young Africa Works” strategy aims to bridge this gap by facilitating 30 million jobs for youth by 2030, supported by educational curricula and entrepreneurial training. One way of achieving this goal is the MSc in Health Entrepreneurship at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, launched in January 2024. In collaboration with the University of Toronto, this program represents the first global co-created HENT Ed, combining entrepreneurship education with healthcare needs. Early feedback from students reveals the benefits of this innovative approach, indicating positive impacts on engagement and venture success. Continuous evaluation and refinement will ensure the program meets evolving needs, fostering a new generation of health entrepreneurs.

Motivation-oriented factors of women entrepreneurship: mediating role of challenges

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the effect of push, pull, balanced, and emotional factors on the motivational level of female entrepreneurship in Haryana state, India.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative study was conducted in Haryana's five districts among 384 women entrepreneurs using a convenience sampling method with a structured questionnaire. This study used structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe study found that Push, Emotional Factors, and Challenges have a significant impact on the motivational level of women’s entrepreneurship and Challenges only mediate with the Push and Pull factors.Research limitations/implicationsGeneralization of results based on data from a few districts of Haryana state in India. A cross-sectional study was performed as a Longitudinal study helps in analyzing the changing character of women entrepreneurs and the prime reasons behind their success. Non-probability sampling technique was used in the study whereas probability sampling technique promotes reliability and reduces systematic error and sampling bias.Practical implicationsPull factors can be promoted through mentoring, counseling, and entrepreneurship training programs. Creating a conducive external environment with job security and financial support from external agencies is essential. The Government of India should take the necessary steps to reduce the hindrances faced by women entrepreneurship while raising funds through banks and financial institutions.Originality/valueThe study employed a mediating variable, challenges, to investigate the impact of factors on the motivational levels of women entrepreneurs. To the best of our knowledge, this approach has not been utilized in previous research, making the current study a novel contribution to the field.

Reclaiming employment: A pilot study of online entrepreneurship training for individuals with psychiatric disabilities

BACKGROUND: Many individuals with psychiatric disabilities face workplace challenges that motivate them to pursue self-employment, but accessible self-employment support is lacking. Using participatory action research, Reclaiming EmploymentTM (RE), an online interactive platform that provides self-employment education for people who experience mental health-related challenges around work, was developed to address these gaps. OBJECTIVE: An observational pilot study of RE examined usage, usability, self-efficacy, and self-employment income. METHODS: Participants (N = 97) used RE for six months; survey data was collected at three timepoints to measure entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and income generated from self-employment. Usability was assessed post-intervention using the System Usability Scale. RESULTS: More than 70% of participants used RE; there was no association between non-usage and demographic characteristics, nor prior use of other self-employment supports. RE users rated the platform at above average usability, although those who experienced long-term unemployment rated the platform significantly lower compared to wage or self-employed users. In longitudinal regression models, we found use of RE was significantly associated with increases in some ESE subscales and mean ESE. Use of RE was not associated with gains in income. CONCLUSION: This pilot study demonstrates acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of an online entrepreneurship training for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

Pemberdayaan Usaha Mikro dan Kecil (UMK) oleh Dinas Perdagangan Koperasi dan UMKM Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Kinerja UMK

This research is motivated by the author's observations which show that there are still many MSEs who face various problems in running their businesses. This research aims to find out how empowerment is carried out by the Limapuluh Kota Regency Cooperative Trade and MSME Service and to find out the impact of this empowerment on the performance of MSEs that have taken part in the empowerment provided. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. And there were 7 informants in this study. The results of this research show that the empowerment provided by the Limapuluh Kota Regency Cooperative Trade and MSME Service is in the form of training, including product improvement training, financial managerial training, marketing digitalization training, technical guidance on business licensing, entrepreneurship training and MSE literacy to obtain certification. halal. And the empowerment provided influences the performance of MSEs which results in an increase in sales turnover from the previous year.

Peningkatan Keterampilan Kewirausahaan Bagi Ibu-Ibu PKK Melalui Pelatihan Bisnis Rumahan di Desa Jipang, Karanglewas

Jipang Village, located in Karanglewas Subdistrict, is an area rich in natural resources and has great potential for the development of home businesses. However, most of its residents, especially the women who are members of the PKK group (Family Welfare Development), have not been able to maximize this potential to improve their economic well-being. Several key factors hindering this include a lack of knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, limited access to technology and information, and insufficient opportunities to receive adequate business training. Through this entrepreneurship training program, it is hoped that the PKK women will be empowered to develop their home businesses more professionally and effectively, thereby increasing family income and reducing poverty levels in Jipang Village.

Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship in Tanzania Through Empowering Voluntary Financial Saving Groups

Purpose: This study investigated the promotion of rural entrepreneurship in Tanzania through empowering Voluntary Financial Saving Groups (VFSGs). Specifically, the study examined practices adopted by VFSGs and challenges confronting such VFSGs. Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional study using qualitative and quantitative approaches was carried out using a sample of 262 members of VFSGs that was selected using proportionate stratified sampling from different strata. The study was conducted in the Iringa region, whereas the Iringa and Kilolo districts were purposefully selected. Questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions were employed as data collection methods. Qualitative data analysis was carried out using content analysis. Descriptive statistics were adopted for quantitative data analysis, whereas mean scores were performed, followed by ranking. Research Limitation: This study was limited to one geographical region, Iringa, with only two districts, Iringa and Kilolo. The limitation was attributed to limited time and financial resources to cover a wider scope. Findings: Major findings of the study regarding practices adopted by VFSGs included inadequate training on enterprise development and management for members of VFSGs and inadequate seriousness to punish loan defaulters. Further, major findings about challenges facing VFSGs were the small amount of loans provided to members, inadequate business training to members, late loan repayment, the high dropout rate of members, unfavourable entrepreneurial cultures among members, conflict emerging among members and poor attendance in a meeting among members of VFSGs. Practical implications: The study concludes that skills gaps and loan defaulters in VFSGs are practices that are less adopted. This calls for intervention through entrepreneurship and business training and further longitudinal studies to establish behavioural change over time after intervention. Social Implication: Policies should mandate the provision of business training to VFSGs before they receive loans from money lenders. They should also focus on reducing mobile money transactional charges to fuel technology usage among VFSGs. Originality: The empirical data gathered from various regions in rural Tanzania adds valuable, real-world evidence to the discourse on VFSGs and rural entrepreneurship. This data-driven approach strengthens the credibility and relevance of the study's conclusions and recommendations.

Pengembangan Program Pelatihan Kewirausahaan dan Pendidikan Lingkungan di Sekolah ALQI Ceria Kota Bogor: Tinjauan Implementasi dan Dampaknya terhadap Kesadaran Kewirausahaan dan Kesadaran Lingkungan Siswa

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of entrepreneurship and environmental education training programmes at Alqi Ceria School in Bogor City and its impact on students' entrepreneurial awareness and environmental awareness. The research method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews with teachers and students at the school. The results show that the training programme has successfully improved students' understanding of entrepreneurship and the environment and increased their interest in entrepreneurship and protecting the environment. This article concludes that the implementation of entrepreneurship and environmental education training programmes can be an effective strategy in increasing students' awareness of both areas.

Aligning HR Innovation with Industry Strategies: Enhancing Technical Graduate Employability through Industry-Institute Engagement Practices

This study aims to investigate the strategic approaches utilized by industries to enhance the employability of graduates through industry-institute engagement practices, seeking to understand the effectivenessof these strategies in addressing the increasing demand for skilled technical graduates with high competitiveness and employability skills. Employing a cross-sectional research design, the study was conducted in the Peenya Industrial area from December 2022 to March 2023, focusing on its high concentration of engineering industries. A quantitative approach was used to survey 120 executives from Peenya involved in recruiting engineering graduates, utilizing a structured questionnaire to assess strategies like placement cell activities, social media use, and entrepreneurial training. Data analysis involved descriptivestatistics and ANOVA.Results indicates that placement cell activities are the most employed strategy (63.3%), followed by socialmedia (21.7%) and college databases (11.7%), with entrepreneurial training and Centers of Excellencebeing less utilized. While age did not significantly affect perceptions, firm size did, particularly regardingentrepreneurial training effectiveness. The study highlights the increasing demand for skilled technicalgraduates and the challenges in ensuring their readiness for employment, emphasizing the predominantuse of placement cell activities, social media, and college databases in recruiting engineering graduates.It underscores the need for aligning HR innovation with industry strategies and collaborative efforts toenhance technical graduate employability

Innovative Community Service Programs with Local Participation to Build Independent Villages

This study investigates the innovations in a community service program that is based on local participation in East Tanjung Jabung, Jambi Province, Indonesia, and its effects on the growth of independent communities. The study included a variety of stakeholders, including village chiefs, locals, university community service teams, and non-governmental organizations. It used a qualitative approach and case study design. The findings demonstrated how community involvement in the design, execution, and assessment of programs improved their efficacy and long-term viability. There were notable social and economic benefits, such as higher income and more work options, from initiatives like non-formal education and entrepreneurship training. To increase the program's future performance, the report suggests creating management groups, bolstering evaluation procedures, and collaborating with the commercial sector. The local participation-based strategy has a lot of promise for developing independent villages that are secure and long-lasting

A Comparative Study of Trained and Untrained Science Students’ Attitude Towards Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Training, and Science Studies: Implications for Practical Education

This comparative study examines the attitudes of trained and untrained science students in advanced-level secondary schools towards entrepreneurship, innovation, training, and the relevance of science studies. Data were collected from eighty-five advanced-level secondary school students and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. In the inferential statistics, a t-test was used to establish the mean differences between the trained and untrained science students on their attitude towards the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, science studies, and training. The findings revealed that trained students depicted a high attitude towards entrepreneurship (µ=8.72), innovation (µ=8.59), training (µ=8.29), and higher engagement with their science studies (µ=9.10) at a p < 0.05 significance level. The study underscores the importance of promoting scientific, entrepreneurial practices for sustainable scientific development. It also highlights the inadequacy of a formal education curriculum alone, advocating for supplementary entrepreneurial training to effectively translate formal knowledge into solutions for social problems.

PELATIHAN PENCATATAN KEUANGAN BERBASIS AKUNTANSI BIAYA PADA PENGUSAHA KECIL DI DESA MEKARPAWITAN KECAMATAN PASEH KABUPATEN BANDUNG

Community Service (PKM) which was carried out in Mekarpawitan Village, Paseh District, Bandung Regency, aims to organize training for small entrepreneurs in financial recording based on cost accounting, then to be applied to each field of business. Small businesses are part of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The training venue was held in the Mekarpawitan Village Office Hall. The participants who took part in the training activities totaled 13 people, in the field of industrial products amounted to 5 people and food products amounted to 8 people. Industrial products such as: clothes made of t-shirts, veils and school bags. Meanwhile, food products such as: cassava chips, banana chips, and processed corn. They are small entrepreneurs with limited individual and group capital, which are managed independently. Some of the products are sold locally and some are sold outside Bandung. The problem experienced by small entrepreneurs is that financial recording has not been done in an orderly manner, and some have not even done any financial recording in the business. So that it has difficulties in determining capital, production costs, cost of production and cost of goods sold. To overcome this problem, it is necessary to hold training for small entrepreneurs on financial recording based on cost accounting. The implementation of the training is assisted by the appointed committee, which is in charge of preparing the implementation instructions and financial recording modules that have been made, as well as the provision of the necessary facilities and infrastructure. The process of implementing the training went smoothly in accordance with the provisions. The result of the training is that small entrepreneurs should apply financial recording based on cost accounting in each field of their business. Financial recording is based on cost accounting such as capital, production costs, cost of production, cost of goods sold, balance sheet and profit/loss statements. With the implementation of financial recording based on cost accounting, it will be easy to predict the development and sustainability of the business in a short time.

Factors of Demographic and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Case Study of University Students in Can Tho, Viet Nam

Objective - Let’s look into the sustainable entrepreneurial goals of university students in Can Tho, Vietnam, as well as the roles that demographic factors like gender, age, occupation, and marital status played in the process. Methodology/Technique – In addition, the study investigates how factors such as the current school year, school entrepreneurship training, family generation, field of study, and family business might affect a person's sustainable entrepreneurial intentions. The information needed for this research came from the participation of 284 student respondents who were enrolled in a variety of institutions in Can Tho, Vietnam. Finding – The study used t-tests and ANOVA to examine relationships between demographic factors (gender, age, occupation, and marriage) and current school year, school entrepreneurship training, family generation, field of study, and family business in relation to sustainable entrepreneurial intentions. Researchers were particularly interested in determining whether or not there was a link between these criteria and the ambition to maintain a viable business venture. According to the findings, the field of study and the current school year have a significant bearing on the students' plans to engage in environmentally responsible business. Novelty – These results contribute to our understanding of the demographic factors that play a role in determining the degree to which students attending institutions in Can Tho, Vietnam, have an interest in launching their own companies. These results may provide information useful to policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders in establishing targeted interventions and support systems to encourage sustainable entrepreneurship among students in the area. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: L26, L31. Keywords: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intentions; University students; Can Tho, Vietnam Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Le, T.M.N; Pham, T.H; Tran, T.C; Nguyen, N.T.T. (2024). Factors of Demographic and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Case Study of University Students in Can Tho, Viet Nam, GATR-Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review, 12(2), 83–90. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2024.12.2(4)

An Interactive Study of Application-oriented Undergraduate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Talent Training for High-quality Development in the

An Interactive Study of Application-oriented Undergraduate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Talent Training for High-quality Development in the

PEMANFAATAN KOMODITI LOKAL DALAM PENDAMPINGAN WIRAUSAHA MELALUI PELATIHAN DEVIL PANCAKE DI SMK NEGERI 2 SINGARAJA

In the era of globalization and intense market competition, entrepreneurship is crucial for improving economic quality. One accessible form of entrepreneurship is through micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Entrepreneurship allows communities to enhance their welfare and economic potential, regardless of age, offering vocational high school students the chance to become young entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurial mentoring for vocational high school students prepares them to innovate and develop strong entrepreneurial traits. This program, conducted in Buleleng Regency, Bali, known for its educational heritage, focuses on culinary entrepreneurship training, particularly in pastry making. Initiated by the Student Association of the D3 Hospitality Program at the International Tourism and Business Institute, the training includes practical food production using local commodities. One notable training involves making Devil Pancake, a simple yet innovative pastry. Participated by Culinary students from SMKN 2 Singaraja, using demonstration and duplication methods to enhance practical skills. Students observed instructors and then practiced independently, significantly improving their understanding and skills. The program yielded positive results, boosting students' confidence and practical experience. Using local ingredients and simple processes reassured students that starting a business is feasible. This program successfully motivated SMKN 2 Singaraja students to pursue entrepreneurship.

Fenomenologi Koperasi Sebagai Katalis Kehidupan Generasi Muda Dalam Upaya Rebranding Koperasi

Transnsforming cooperative values by education institutions in Indonesia would encourage their graduates become the agents of exchange of social and economic lives. Qualitatively cooperative development is still beyond expectation therefore some youths have negative cooperative image. The research purpose was to gain the impacts of cooperative education applying phenomenology method and the informants were alumni of Indonesia Institute of Cooperative Management. The results show that their involvement in cooperative due to its uniqueness, an ideal system, and benefits for members and communities. As a life catalist, cooperative enables people to gain economic benefits, develop thinking paradigm and personality, broader networkings as well. Nevertheless cooperative image is still perceived negatively such as unprosfessional management, single business unit, profit oriented, Syariah contra, and political issues. Some efforts are rebranding cooperative by changing mindset through education and training of cooperative and entrepreneurship, implementing cooperative values and principles, involving youth; hiring professional manager, encouraging members in investment, activating stakeholders; and publishing positive information.

The Influence of Urban-Rural Integration on Rural Entrepreneurship and Employment is Analyzed Based on the Perspective of Flow Space

Against the backdrop of actively promoting the rural revitalization strategy and urban-rural integration, Guangdong Province has launched a forward-looking "Internet Plus" rural e-commerce entrepreneurship project, aiming to unleash the tremendous potential of the rural economy and further narrow the urban-rural development gap. This study, based on the theory of space of flows, has conducted a detailed analysis of the implementation strategy of the project and its role in promoting urban-rural integration. Through in-depth analysis, this paper found that the project has effectively broken through geographical restrictions by precisely utilizing internet technologies, greatly promoting information exchange and resource sharing between urban and rural areas. However, the project has also encountered challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, a relatively weak rural entrepreneurial atmosphere, and a lack of entrepreneurial awareness. Therefore, the government should further increase policy support, improve the infrastructure network, and strengthen rural entrepreneurship training to ensure the sustainable and healthy progress of the project, injecting new vitality into urban-rural integration.

Mosque As the Center of Economic Empowerment of the Millennial Generation in Garut Regency

Mosques are the most important facilities for Muslims. There needs to be efforts by mosque administrators to make mosques the center of Muslim civilization, especially in efforts to empower the millennial generation. This research aims to analyze the role of mosques as centers for economic empowerment for the millennial generation in Garut Regency. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that mosques have a strategic role in empowering the economy of the millennial generation in Garut Regency. Some of the roles of mosques include (1) Mosques as centers for creative economic activities, such as entrepreneurship training, business incubation, and promotion of MSME products; (2) Mosques as a place to distribute zakat, infaq and alms (ZIS) funds for the economic empowerment of the millennial generation; (3) Mosques as a space for collaboration and synergy between the millennial generation, mosque administrators and other stakeholders in developing economic empowerment programs; and (4) Mosques as centers for strengthening Islamic character and values ​​that support the economic development of the millennial generation.

Entrepreneurship Trainings and Human Capital Endowment: When Learning from External Sources Does (Not) Increase Performance

Abstract Bottom-of-the-pyramid (BoP) entrepreneurs have few resources to draw on besides their human capital. We analyze the effects of a training program teaching lean management to BoP entrepreneurs in Zambia by comparing its performance effects across individuals with high and low levels of specific human capital. We find that participation in the entrepreneurship training program positively affects management practices related to lean management as well as cost reduction for all training participants. The program, however, has no uniform effect on profits. The effect is positive only for entrepreneurs equipped with specific human capital. Moreover, we observe that this effect is in particular strong for entrepreneurs with vocational education compared to work experience. This suggests that the value of entrepreneurship training programs is contingent on human-capital endowment and calls into question existing notions of what it means to offer such programs.

Can gamified online training make high school students more entrepreneurial? Experimental evidence from Rwanda

We study the short-run effects of a gamified online entrepreneurship training offered to high school students in Rwanda during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a randomized controlled trial, we estimate sizeable effects of the 6-week training on entrepreneurial activity. One month after the training, participants in schools offered the training were much more likely to own a business than participants in control schools. The training induced students to participate more actively in their school’s business club, to undertake more business-oriented actions, to improve their business practices, and to interact more with other youth and family members about their business ideas. We hypothesize that the training motivated treated students to sustain their business activities during the COVID-19 crisis.

Research on the Dilemma and Countermeasures of Migrant Workers Returning Home to Start Their Own Business under the Background of Rural Revitalization

With the comprehensive and orderly development of the rural revitalization strategy, it needs to inject fresh blood, and returning migrant workers just add new vitality to this. In order to deeply study the difficulties encountered by migrant workers returning to their hometown to start their own businesses under the background of rural revitalization and the countermeasures, this paper adopts the field interview method, literature research method and questionnaire survey method to carry out a survey in Bengbu City, Anhui province. Through the investigation, it is found that the difficulties faced by migrant workers returning home to start their own businesses are as follows: the publicity channels are not smooth; The implementation of supportive policies is lacking; Difficulties in financing loans; Rural land circulation is difficult; The cultural quality of migrant workers is not high. In view of this, the paper puts forward the countermeasures to promote the problem of migrant workers returning home to start their own businesses: build an entrepreneurial information platform; Increase policy support; Smooth loan financing channels; Reasonable transfer of land resources; Conduct entrepreneurship training and counseling. The purpose of this paper is to guide migrant workers to return home and start their own businesses reasonably and effectively, so as to promote the implementation of rural revitalization strategy.