Journal of Entrepreneurship Education (Print ISSN: 1098-8394; Online ISSN: 1528-2651)

Abstract

Utilization of Social Capital on the Rural Community Entrepreneurship Education

Author(s): Entoh Tohani

The objective of this research was to reveals the utilization of social capital on community entrepreneurship education (CEE). Success of the education determined by functionality of social capital utilized by the target groups. Social capital viewed as productive thing for business. This research used qualitative approach with case study. The unit of analysis is CEE formed as Desa Vokasi program, consisting of one pilot project and two program impacts. The finding reveals that utilization of social capital the attempt to improve the entrepreneurship could be performed by the subjects with the different level on its quality. The utilization produced benefits for the target groups include improvement of business network, knowledge and skills, legality and funding. Therefore, social capital as one successful determinant of the education implementation is necessary to be used in a sustainable and accountable ways.

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