Peran Mahasiswa KKN dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Pendidikan Masyarakat untuk Menekankan Angka Putus Sekolah di Desa Nosari Barat, Kecamatan Bintan Timur, Kabupaten Bintan

M. Pemberdi Intasir
Anggi Octa Hendriawan
Gustia Andini
Said Muhamad Ahyar
Muhamad Aldo Wirawan
Nadia Ayu Putri Priyani
Delvina Dea Anisa
Damayanti Simangunsong
Syafiq Maulana
Daniesa Aryanti
Destri Mardina

Jurnal Imiah Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat (JIPM)
Vol 3 No 1 (2025): Juli - September

The Community Service Program (KKN) in Nosari Barat Village, East Bintan District, was initiated due to the high risk of school dropouts caused by the low learning interest among children and adolescents. Economic limitations, lack of awareness of the importance of education, and insufficient motivation from the environment were identified as major contributing factors. The program applied a participatory approach through socialization, interactive lectures, motivational video screenings, and group discussions with children, parents, and the community. The results revealed an increase in educational awareness, stronger motivation among children to continue schooling, and greater parental involvement in supporting learning. This program highlights the significant role of KKN students as agents of change in reducing dropout rates. In conclusion, educational socialization activities effectively foster community awareness and should be sustained to ensure long-term impact.