Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship Through Community Engagement: A Case Study in Palawan, Philippines

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https://doi.org/10.56741/jscd.v2i02.874


Keywords:

Community Development, Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Philippines, Youth

Abstract

Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in sustainable economic development, particularly in equipping young people with the skills needed to foster economic independence and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study examines the impact of a community engagement initiative aimed at increasing youth awareness of entrepreneurship through structured training sessions. The training involved 50 student participants and covered fundamental entrepreneurial concepts, business strategies, and innovation. Methods employed included presentation sessions, case studies, interactive discussions, and business simulations. The effectiveness of the program was assessed through Q&A sessions, revealing a significant increase in participants’ understanding and interest in entrepreneurship. The findings highlight the importance of fostering entrepreneurial skills in youth as a means of addressing global economic challenges and promoting sustainable development. Expanding similar initiatives can further encourage young entrepreneurs to drive economic resilience and innovation.

Author Biographies

Nur Hidayah, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a Lecturer at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), currently serving in the field of education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Education (Accounting) from Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), which she completed in 2001. She earned her Master's degree in Vocational and Technology Education from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) in 2011. She is currently pursuing her Doctoral degree in Education at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD. (email: nur.hidayah@pgsd.uad.ac.id).

Ika Maryani, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is an Associate Professor at the Department of Doctoral Program in Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In 2022, she obtained her doctoral degree in educational studies focusing on science education. Her research interests lie in teacher education, science education, higher education, and learning innovation. Her works have been published in books, articles, and proceedings at the national and international level. (email: ika.maryani@pgsd.uad.ac.id).

Dwi Sulisworo, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a Professor in Educational Technology and currently a faculty member in the Doctoral Program in Education at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. His research interests focus on learning strategies through the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance educational outcomes. (email: dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id).

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2025-04-17

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Hidayah, N., Maryani, I., & Sulisworo, D. (2025). Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship Through Community Engagement: A Case Study in Palawan, Philippines. Journal of Social and Community Development, 2(02), 51–57. https://doi.org/10.56741/jscd.v2i02.874

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Vol. 2 No. 02 (2025): Journal of Social and Community Development

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