Entrepreneurship Education for Teens: Fostering an Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Students at Angkatan Belia Islam, Penang, Malaysia

Authors

  • Wa Ode Rayyani Program Studi Akuntansi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Edy Fitriawan Syahadat Program Studi Akuntansi Keuangan Publik, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Terbuka
  • I Wayan Sujana Program Studi Akuntansi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton
  • Ratna Marta Dhewi Program Studi Akuntansi Keuangan Publik, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Terbuka
  • Muchriana Muchran Program Studi Akuntansi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Nabila Hidayani Program Studi Akuntansi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
  • Laras Lestari Program Studi Akuntansi Keuangan Publik, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Terbuka
  • Edi Prayogo Program Studi Akuntansi, Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v3i12.12630

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Teens

Abstract

Entrepreneurship education is an important element in equipping young people with the necessary skills and mindset to face future economic challenges. The spirit of entrepreneurship among teenagers through interactive and fun educational activities. This activity was conducted at Angkatan Belia Islam (ABI), Penang, Malaysia, in October 2024, and was designed in the form of inspiring motivational talks and educational games that stimulate critical thinking and creativity. The results of the activity showed that such an interactive approach is effective in improving adolescents' understanding of the basic principles of entrepreneurship as well as motivating them to develop their entrepreneurial potential early on. The results of this activity confirm that entrepreneurship education is not only relevant, but also essential in building an independent, creative and innovative generation in the future.

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Published

2025-01-03

How to Cite

Rayyani, W. O., Syahadat, E. F., Sujana, I. W., Dhewi, R. M., Muchriana Muchran, Nabila Hidayani, Laras Lestari, & Edi Prayogo. (2025). Entrepreneurship Education for Teens: Fostering an Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Students at Angkatan Belia Islam, Penang, Malaysia. Asian Journal of Community Services, 3(12), 1219–1232. https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v3i12.12630