Youth Entrepreneurship Education and Training for Poverty Alleviation: A Review of International Literature and Local Experiences

2014 ◽  
pp. 33-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aryn Baxter ◽  
David W. Chapman ◽  
Joan DeJaeghere ◽  
Amy R. Pekol ◽  
Tamara Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Youth Entrepreneurship ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals Factors affecting youth entrepreneurship development within Kibera, Kenya: the perspective of entrepreneurship education

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-338
Author(s):  
Wise Sambo
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Youth Entrepreneurship ◽  
And Training

All over the world there has been an increased interest in entrepreneurship education and the society in general. Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to introduce aspects of entrepreneurship education in its education and training systems. Entrepreneurship and business creation are a growing alternative for young people in different economies whose age group often faces a labor market with double digit unemployment rates. This study seeks to investigate and report on the factors affecting youth entrepreneurship development with specific reference to entrepreneurship education in Kibera, a district of Kenya. Two objectives are identified, namely (i) to determine the government’s provision and access to the entrepreneurship education and training among the Kenyan youth, and (ii) to determine whether there is a relationship between the level of education, training and development of youth entrepreneurship. A sample of three hundred entrepreneurs (aged 18-35) within the Kibera district in Kenya is drawn to participate in this study. Structured survey questionnaires are used to collect primary data from business owners in the Kibera district. Findings revealed a strong positive correlation between the provision of entrepreneurship education and development of youth entrepreneurship and the level of education has a very weak positive correlation to youth entrepreneurship development. This study concludes with recommendations on how youth entrepreneurship can be improved in Kibera and the rest of Kenya. A total of 300 questionnaires were administered via e-mails with a total response rate of 83.3% (250) returned for analysis

scholarly journals The benefits of exposing post-secondary students to entrepreneurship training in Trinidad and Tobago

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abede Jawara Mack ◽  
Daniel White ◽  
Osiris Senghor
Keyword(s):  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Technical Vocational Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training ◽  
And Training

AbstractTechnical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) serves as a pillar for economic stability globally. Entrepreneurship education provides young people with essential skills that can be used in a positive manner, thus enabling them to be employers rather than employees. Marrying TVET and entrepreneurship education can help Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) in tremendous ways. These two subjects TVET and entrepreneurship can lift T&T to global prestige. Given this context, the study explored the benefits of exposing Post-Secondary TVET students to entrepreneurial training. An investigation was carried out using a mix-methods approach. The use of regression analysis and Spearman’s Correlation Analysis were used that determine the relationship between exposing Post-Secondary Technical Vocational Education and Training Students (PSTVETS) to entrepreneurship education and their interest in entrepreneurial training. Additionally, qualitative data was incorporated by utilising content analysis, focus groups and semi-structured interviews. The data revealed there was an absence of entrepreneurship education. Upon further investigation there was no real entrepreneurship culture or framework implemented within the PS schools. The results also showed the more students are exposed to entrepreneurship education more they are inclined to pursue entrepreneurship endeavours. Data also allowed the reader to grasped copious challenges experienced within TVET in T&T, that impacts on entrepreneurial training within post-secondary institutions in T&T. The researchers put forward an entrepreneurship education model that can be incorporated in the training of post-secondary schools. Additionally a strategy was articulated as to how entrepreneurship education can be adopted within the training of post-secondary institutions. Providing an adequate framework for entrepreneurial training within entrepreneurship education, and TVET provides originality and contribution to the field of TVET and entrepreneurship education.

TOWARDS ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN OMAN

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. 371-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
GOLAM MOSTAFA KHAN ◽  
DARWISH ALMOHARBY
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Private Enterprise ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
And Training

The importance of stimulating interest in entrepreneurship and small business is now recognized worldwide. In recent years, a number of organizations in Oman have started promoting entrepreneurship. In an attempt to diversify the economy and stimulate private enterprise development, government agencies and private institutions are participating in different entrepreneurship development activities. This paper provides a brief overview of the emergence of entrepreneurship education and training followed by a review of relevant programs and activities in Oman aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and small enterprise development. The paper also suggests how to enhance the efforts related to entrepreneurship development in the country and argues that a well developed comprehensive and co-ordinated program needs to be made available nationwide.

scholarly journals Achieving Youth Empowerment in UAE through Incorporating Entrepreneurial Skills in Technical Vocational Education and Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Ghanim Alhajeri
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Technical And Vocational Education ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Training

UAE government can stimulate the development of innovations by giving due emphasis on the promotion of entrepreneurship education in youth. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) would only succeed in UAE, when young individuals devise new technologies by using available resources, recruit and train the locals and manufactures products for both domestic and international consumption. This study emphasizes on the efforts made by the UAE government, particularly the government of Abu Dhabi for upgrading and expanding vocational education in collaboration with the private sector. An explorative study design is employed to review the need of the growth of vocational education in UAE with specific reference to Abu Dhabi. It also examines the recent efforts, undertaken in the vocational education sector in UAE and Abu Dhabi. Apparently, there is minimal evidence that technical and vocational education and training interventions are effective to provide employment for young people. The perception behind support and benefits, shared concepts of significance to offer entrepreneurship education.

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