Bridging Digital Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Pilot Study on Digital Entrepreneurial Readiness Among TVET Students
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https://doi.org/10.37134/trij.vol2.sp.2.2026Keywords:
digital entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial readiness, TVET students, digital skills, entrepreneurial interest, SDG 4 (Quality Education)Abstract
This study investigates the level of digital entrepreneurial readiness among Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students by examining three key dimensions: digital skills, entrepreneurial interest, and self-efficacy. In the context of the growing digital economy, students are expected to possess not only technical competencies but also the motivation and confidence required to develop and manage digital business ventures. This research was designed as a pilot study employing a quantitative descriptive survey approach. Data were gathered from 105 education and diploma students through an online questionnaire distributed using convenience sampling. The questionnaire measured the three dimensions using a four-point Likert scale, and the responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean scores and percentages. The findings indicate that the overall level of digital entrepreneurial readiness is moderate, with mean scores ranging from 3.19 to 3.52. Among the three dimensions, digital skills obtained the highest mean score, suggesting that students have sufficient technical capabilities to utilize digital technologies effectively. Meanwhile, entrepreneurial interest and self-efficacy were found to be at moderate levels, indicating that students still require stronger motivation and confidence to actively engage in digital entrepreneurship. The gender-based analysis also shows that female students exhibit higher levels of readiness than male students, particularly in terms of digital skills and entrepreneurial interest. These findings suggest that digital entrepreneurship education should adopt a more balanced approach by strengthening both technical and non-technical competencies through project-based learning, business simulations, and mentoring. Overall, enhancing digital entrepreneurial readiness requires integrated educational strategies to better equip students for opportunities in the digital economy.
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