Empowering Communities through Skills Training to Improve Local Economy
Keywords:
skills training, community empowerment, local economy, entrepreneurship, digital skills
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of skills training programs on community empowerment and local economic development in Rejoso Village, East Java. The training focused on local resource utilization, entrepreneurship, and digital skills development, aiming to address skill gaps and enhance socio-economic conditions. Using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology, the research engaged community members throughout the planning, implementation, and evaluation phases. The findings reveal that the training programs significantly improved participants' knowledge and practical skills, leading to the creation of new businesses and an increase in household income. Additionally, the programs fostered social empowerment, particularly among women, by enhancing their self-reliance and confidence. However, challenges such as limited access to capital and technological barriers were identified, underscoring the need for continued support and resources. This research contributes to the understanding of community-driven empowerment initiatives as effective tools for sustainable local economic development.
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Hendrawan, K. T., Ahmad, N., Wiyanto, M. S., Putri, K. R., Wulandari, S. P., Sari, E. P., & Muyasaroh, H. (2022). Cooking pumpkin stick cooking training for empowerment of family welfare mothers as an effort to improve the economy in Jatibanjar Village, Ploso District, Jombang Regency. GANDRUNG: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 3(1), 34-45. https://doi.org/10.36526/gandrung.v3i1.1788
Hidayat, D., & Saepudin, A. (2016). Locally-based enterprise training to improve the economic empowerment of the learners of Independent Enterprise Literacy. Mimbar 32(2), 292-301. https://doi.org/10.29313/MIMBAR.V32I2.1921
Hidayat, D., & Saepudin, A. (2016). Locally-based enterprise training to improve the economic empowerment of the learners of Independent Enterprise Literacy. Mimbar 32(2), 292-301. https://doi.org/10.29313/MIMBAR.V32I2.1921
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Kaur, G. (2017). Economic Empowerment of Rural Women of Patiala Through Skill Development and Group Dynamics. Asian Journal of Home Science, 12(2), 565-569. https://doi.org/10.15740/has/ajhs/12.2/565-569
Kaysin, A., Antoniello, P., Agarwal, S., & Perry, H. (2024). Strategies for Sustained Empowerment of Community Health Workers: A Qualitative Analysis of the Comprehensive Rural Health Project in Jamkhed, India. Inquiry: A Journal of Medical Care Organization, Provision and Financing. https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580241235059
López Estrada, P., Fernández-Mora, L., & Pérez-Hidalgo, E. (2023). Empowered Women in a Rural Community: A Case Study in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica. The Qualitative Report. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2023.6677
Madhusudan, L. (2015). Empowering Communities Through Health: Lessons from the Comprehensive Rural Health Project in Jamkhed, India. International Journal of Public Health and Community Development.
Makhisoh, I., Mas’ud, M., & Fahmi, M. I. (2024). Empowering Rural Women Through Handicraft Training: A Case Study on Bridal Gift Making. Communautaire: Journal of Community Service. https://doi.org/10.61987/communautaire.v3i1.403
Na, J. S., Bajgai, J., Sharma, S., Dhakal, S., Ahn, D-W., Doh, Y-A., Kim, Y., Lee, K-J. (2024). Enhancing Health and Empowerment: Assessing the Satisfaction of Underprivileged Rural Women Participating in a Functional Literacy Education Program in Kailali District, Nepal. Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12111099
Nurbatra, L. H., & Hartono, H. (2020). Life skill for women empowerment: Patchwork for creativity and entrepreneurship. Journal of Production Agriculture, 3(2), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.22219/JPA.V3I2.16150
Nurillah, D. F., Aulya, S. N., Wanda, N., Ridwan, R., & Herlinawati, E. (2024). Training and mentoring of the creative women's group Tanginas to develop innovative bamboo shoot-based products in Cimareme Village, West Bandung Regency. Inaba of Community Services Journal, 3(2), 112-127. https://doi.org/10.56956/inacos.v3i2.385
Resmayasari, I., Barus, I. R. G., Marithasari, H., Widodo, G., & Muttaqin, I. A. (2024). Enhancing English Communication Skills for Community Empowerment in Mulyaharja Tourism Village. KLASIKAL: JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE. https://doi.org/10.52208/klasikal.v6i3.1215
Riaz, A., Siddique, A., Riaz, F., & Malik, N. (2014). Impact Assessment of Skill Development Trainings Rendered by Punjab Rural Support Programme for Empowering Rural Women. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. https://doi.org/10.5901/ajis.2014.v3n4p27
Setiawati, S., Aini, W., & Pridayati, L. (2024). Community empowerment based on local materials. KOLOKIUM Jurnal Pendidikan Luar Sekolah. https://doi.org/10.24036/kolokium.v12i2.922
Shrestha, S. (2003). A Conceptual Model for Empowerment of the Female Community Health Volunteers in Nepal. Education for Health, 16(3), 318-327. https://doi.org/10.1080/1357628031000701607668
Wardhana, M. W. (2022). Higher Education in Community Empowerment Based on the Strength of Technology and Information, Online Marketing System Approach. International Journal of Social Science. https://doi.org/10.53625/ijss.v2i4.4243
Wawuru, J. W., & Aryaningtyas, A. T. (2024). Pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui keterampilan lokal dalam pengembangan ekonomi kreatif dan pariwisata di Kampung Pelangi Semarang. Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Batanghari Jambi, 24(2), 90-104. https://doi.org/10.33087/jiubj.v24i2.5110
Yesninopy, W., Wahidin, T., Berliani, T., Mardiana, D., Defianty, Y., & Yusiana, (2022). COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TRAINING FOR VCO (VIRGIN COCONUT OIL) MAKING IN TANGKILING, BUKIT BATU SUB-DISTRICT, PALANGKA RAYA CITY. BALANGA: Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi dan Kejuruan. https://doi.org/10.37304/balanga.v10i2.8091
Published
2025-04-14
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Moh Ali Fauzi, Yuni Masrifatin, Indrasari, M., & Abioye, A. (2025). Empowering Communities through Skills Training to Improve Local Economy. Bisma : Bimbingan Swadaya Masyarakat, 7(1), 58-73. https://doi.org/10.59689/bisma.v7i1.1192
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