Effectiveness Of Community Entrepreneurship Skills Improvement Program At Nibong Tebal Community College

Abstract

The Community Entrepreneurship Program, designed and implemented by the Lifelong
Learning Unit, Nibong Tebal Community College, aims to help the local community increase
their income and enhance their skills in the entrepreneurship sector. To ensure that the
Nibong Tebal Community College remains relevant as a lifelong learning hub to the local
community, this study aims to see how well the program can meet their demands. Studies
are conducted to identify the level of satisfaction with the program and to evaluate the level
of effectiveness of the program in upgrading the quality of life and improving the skills of each
participant. The respondents of this study were focused on 15 participants from the local
community of Simpang Ampat District, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang. This study was
conducted using quantitative methods. Data were collected using the questionnaire
instrument and then distributed using Google Forms. Data were analysed using Statistical
Package Social Science (SPSS) version 26. It used a 5 Point Likert Scale to assess the
questionnaires. After that, data were analysed using descriptive statistics methods that
involved the mean and percentage. The findings revealed that the mean level of satisfaction
with the program and the mean average for the programme's effectiveness was very high. The
results also showed that Nibong Tebal Community College has successfully implemented
high-impact programs and produced successful entrepreneurs from selected local
communities through the skills improvement programme implemented. The programme has
successfully created a potential, skilled community and produces entrepreneurs in the
culinary field.