The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education and Intention on Entrepreneurial Interest

Abstract

This study explores the influence of entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial intention, government policy, and self-confidence on entrepreneurial interest among vocational high school students in the Culinary and Hospitality departments in Depok and Bogor. A quantitative research approach is adopted, focusing on causal relationships between the variables. The sample consists of 332 students selected using purposive sampling, with data collected via a structured questionnaire. The research examines the direct and mediating effects of entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial intention, government policy, and self-confidence on entrepreneurial interest. The results show that entrepreneurship education significantly affects entrepreneurial interest, with intention, government policy, and self-confidence playing important mediating roles in this relationship. The findings suggest that fostering entrepreneurship education, supportive government policies, and high self-confidence can effectively stimulate entrepreneurial interest among students. This research emphasizes the need for schools to integrate entrepreneurship education into curricula to enhance students' entrepreneurial skills and increase their likelihood of pursuing entrepreneurial careers.