ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AS A DETERMINANT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION: EVIDENCE FROM WEST MANOKWARI DISTRICT

Abstract

This study explores how entrepreneurship education influences entrepreneurial intention among local entrepreneurs in West Manokwari District, Indonesia. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research draws on document analysis and field observations conducted with ten local entrepreneurs who have participated in community-based entrepreneurship training programs. The analysis focuses on understanding the ways in which entrepreneurship education affects motivation, confidence, and decision-making toward business creation and growth. Findings reveal that entrepreneurship education contributes to higher entrepreneurial awareness, improved business management capacity, and greater commitment to pursue self-employment. The study concludes that entrepreneurship education serves as both a cognitive and motivational driver for entrepreneurial intention in emerging regions. These findings highlight the need for context-specific education strategies that integrate experiential learning and local business realities.