KETRAMPILAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN SEBAGAI PEMBERDAYAAN POTENSI ANAK ASUH YAYASAN PANTI ASUHAN KRISTEN JAWA TIMUR DI MALANG

Abstract

The purpose of this PkM activity is to empower the potential of foster children (girl) of the

East Java Christian Orphanage Foundation as the target audi

ences to spark motivation and

creativity so that they become independent individuals. Empowerment is carried out by providing

entrepreneurship skills training. The material studied is Basic Knitting using the Single Crochet

Stitch, Half Double Crochet Stitch and Double Crochet Stitch technique to create a Semi Solid

Granny Square pattern which will produce a product in the form of a Tote Bag.

PkM activities are divided into 3 modules, the first is theoretical briefing about the

objectives, benefits and tips, as well as the importance of having an entrepreneurial spirit and high

motivation to learn various kinds of skills, the second is a theoretical explanation of basic knitting

techniques / Crocheting and the Semi Solid Granny Square pattern for making Tote

Bags, and the third practice and practice to produce a product that is worth selling so that it can be marketed so

that it can help with economic problems and welfare in their families.

From the training that was held for 2 days, and assistance for independent learning online

through Whatsapp media to 10 foster children (girl), 4 gilrs were successful with their commitment

to produce the final product in the form of a Tote Bag, even 1 of them managed to enrich and

sharpen her own skills by combining the thread color in the final product.

Based on the results of the evaluation, it can be concluded that the training ran smoothly

and effectively and brought benefits, because the target audiences could absorb the knowledge

conveyed and was able to produce the finished product as targeted from the start.