Business Incubator Development to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship in RT 013, Lubuk Gaung Subdistrict, Sungai Sembilan District

Erinaldi Erinaldi; Lilis Wahyuni; Alfatiha Alfatiha; Subari Subari

doi:10.55606/jppmi.v2i1.2326

Authors

Erinaldi Erinaldi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Lancang Kuning
Lilis Wahyuni Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Lancang Kuning
Alfatiha Alfatiha Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Lancang Kuning
Subari Subari Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Lancang Kuning

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/jppmi.v2i1.2326

Keywords:

Business Incubator, Community Service, Dumai City, Employment, Youth Entrepreneurship

Abstract

Youth unemployment remains a strategic issue in social and economic development, particularly at the community level. Limited formal employment opportunities, low entrepreneurial skills, and restricted access to information and capital have constrained youth economic independence. This community service program aims to accelerate employment growth through youth entrepreneurship development based on a business incubator approach in RT 013, Lubuk Gaung Sub-district, Sungai Sembilan District, Dumai City. The program employed a community organizing approach through participatory counseling, interactive discussions, and initial business mentoring. The results indicate a significant improvement in youths’ knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial attitudes, particularly in business planning and micro-enterprise management. Furthermore, a shift in orientation from job seekers to job creators was observed, along with the emergence of collective business initiatives and increased awareness of entrepreneurship as a means of job creation. This program contributes to accelerating employment growth and strengthening youth-based local economic development

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