<![CDATA[Industrial internship is a form of experiential learning that bridges entrepreneurship theory with real business practice. Teenmode Konveksi Ponorogo serves as an internship site that provides students with direct experience in understanding garment production processes and the working dynamics of the garment industry. This study aims to describe the role of industrial internship in improving students’ entrepreneurial competencies. This study used a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected through participatory observation, interviews, internship daily notes, and activity documentation. The results show that students gained work experience in several production stages, including fabric cutting, screen printing, embroidery, finishing, quality control, packaging, and promotion. This direct involvement improved students’ technical skills, particularly accuracy, understanding of production flow, product quality control, and basic garment business management. In addition, the internship helped develop soft skills such as discipline, communication, teamwork, adaptability to work rhythms, and responsibility. Although several obstacles were encountered, including limited production equipment and work schedules adjusted to order volume, direct guidance from the business owner helped students better understand work processes. This study concludes that industrial internships in the garment sector are effective as an experiential learning medium for strengthening students’ entrepreneurial competencies across technical, social, and managerial domains.]]>
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