Empowerment Strategy for School Dropouts Based on Entrepreneurship Education for Mocaf Flour Production at Pondok Roudlotuttholabah, Pemalang Regency

Jenifer Halim(1), Sungkowo Edy Mulyono(2),


(1) Non-Formal Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
(2) Non-Formal Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

Abstract

Entrepreneurship education based on local potential, specifically mocaf flour production, at PKBM Pondok Roudlotuttholabah, Pemalang Regency. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation involving program managers, tutors, learners, and business partners. The findings indicate that the empowerment strategy is implemented through four stages: planning, implementation, mentoring, and evaluation, which contribute to improving learners’ technical skills, entrepreneurial attitudes, and self-efficacy. The program also enhances learners’ readiness to establish small-scale businesses and strengthens social participation. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of local resource-based entrepreneurship education within non-formal education settings for school dropouts. This study contributes to the development of a contextual empowerment model that supports economic independence and strengthens the role of non-formal education in sustainable community development.

Keywords

child separated school; empowerment public; entrepreneurship education

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