Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi Indonesia
Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): ISSUE AGUSTUS

The Role of Vocational Education in Developing Students' Entrepreneurial Spirit in The Field of Economics

Muhammad Harpis (AMIK Universal Medan, Medan)
Fristya Sugesty (Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of vocational education in fostering students' entrepreneurial spirit in the economics field. The problem in this study is the persistently low interest and readiness of students to become entrepreneurs despite having received entrepreneurship education at university. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method of 80 economics students who had taken vocational learning and entrepreneurship courses. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire using a Likert scale, while data analysis used simple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS. The results showed that vocational education has a positive and significant effect on students' entrepreneurial spirit. This is evidenced by the t-test results, which obtained a calculated t-value of 8.742, greater than the t-table of 1.984, with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.624 indicates that vocational education contributed 62.4% to the increase in students' entrepreneurial spirit, with the remainder influenced by other factors outside the study. Research findings indicate that practice-based learning, internships, and entrepreneurship training can increase students' creativity, self-confidence, and courage in starting a business.

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Journal Info

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jpvi

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Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Computer Science & IT Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Vocational Education is published by PT. Mifandi Mandiri Digital. This journal aims to publish and disseminate research findings and studies in vocational education conducted by researchers, teachers, and practitioners in the field of vocational and technical education. The ...