Strategy for Optimizing Pesantren Independence Through Santri Entrepreneurship at Pesantren Monasmuda Institute in Semarang City
Keywords:
strategy, entrepreneurship, independence, optimizing, pesantrenAbstract
Pesantren serve as institutions of Islamic religious education, focusing on instilling values in students, not only regarding faith but also in terms of entrepreneurship. The lack of entrepreneurship among students is linked to the minimal emphasis on practical business skills in Indonesia’s formal education system. Furthermore, achieving financial independence is crucial for today’s youth, particularly in our digital world. Given these concerns, this study addresses key questions regarding what entrepreneurial learning methods are effective and what motivates students to pursue entrepreneurship. The novelty of this study lies in the variety of business fields emerging from the students’ interests, allowing for the freedom to develop entrepreneurial innovations. The chosen approach is a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing case studies that include interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that students demonstrate a growing interest in entrepreneurship to enhance their financial independence. This trend is shaped by their innovative capabilities, access to financial resources, and the various partnerships they form. However, the students’ readiness to face challenges varies; some experience psychological stress when dealing with price competition. Therefore, it is important to develop optimization strategies toward more targeted mentoring.
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