Moving Forward: FASILKOM UBHARA JAYA Holds Young Entrepreneur Mentoring Program to Sharpen Entrepreneurial Skills in the World of Information Technology

Jakarta - 19 August 2023. Lecturers at the Faculty of Computer Science and Faculty of Engineering, Bhayangkara University, Greater Jakarta (UBHARA JAYA) held Community Service (PKM) activities for the 2023 budget year. This activity was funded by UBHARA JAYA through the Internal Research and Community Service Grant program. This PKM carries the theme Young Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program to Develop Entrepreneurial Capabilities in the Field of Information Technology for Final Semester Students of FASILKOM UBHARA JAYA.

In accordance with the theme, this PKM activity aims to produce young entrepreneurs who graduate from computer science and informatics so they can create job opportunities after graduation. Some of the material presented is related to how to create business opportunities in the fields of data science, data analyst, computer networks, network administrators, IT consultants and software engineering. The highlight of the material presented was how to create an individual company independently so that you can become a young entrepreneur in the future.

The issue of unemployment rates caused by college graduates is not a new phenomenon in Indonesia. This impact does not only apply to alumni of state universities, but also involves private universities with various levels of reputation, ranging from good, very good, to superior. The problem of unemployment among college graduates is a very complex problem, requiring holistic treatment by improving various related aspects.

In facing this challenge, many universities are currently focusing on improving the curriculum and prioritizing the needs of industry to create a workforce, rather than discussing the need for the welfare of graduates through developing appropriate entrepreneurial skills. However, there are various efforts that can be made to help reduce or even reduce the unemployment rate among college graduates.

In supporting the development of entrepreneurship among students, there are various strategies that can be implemented, one of which is through the implementation of mentoring and mentoring programs. This program aims to produce young entrepreneurs who are suitable for their respective scientific fields. Apart from helping students realize their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship is also expected to make a positive contribution to the Indonesian economy.

Furthermore, entrepreneurship among students has a significant impact, including making students or graduates more independent [3]. Apart from that, through this program, the mindset of graduates who were initially oriented towards finding work can change into graduates who are ready to create jobs. In this way, it is hoped that the mentoring and mentoring program can create graduates who not only see themselves as job seekers, but also as entrepreneurs who are able to see business opportunities well, even without having to have large capital.

community service activities are carried out through webinars which highlight three main topics related to careers in the information technology field. This webinar presents leading speakers such as Ajif Yunizar Pratama Yusuf, M.Eng., who discusses careers as a data scientist and data analyst. Apart from that, Dwipa Handayani, M.MSI., explained the strategy for building an IT consultancy with zero capital, while Dr. Tb Ai Munandar, S.Kom., M.T., provides insight into building a career in the field of Software Engineering.

This first stage of training, which took place on August 19 2023 online via zoom meeting, is an integral part of efforts to empower prospective young entrepreneurs in the technology sector. The event began with an official opening held by the Community Service (PKM) team leader, Dr. Tb Ai Munandar S.Kom., M.T. In his speech, the PKM team leader explained the purpose of the activity, detailed the material that would be presented, and expressed his thanks to the team and training participants.

"This PKM activity is expected to provide soft skills for final semester students so they are able to build information technology-based entrepreneurship," said the Chair of PKM, Munandar.