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Training interventions that enhance entrepreneurship self-efficacy among unemployed youth: A South Africa perspective

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  • Sinqobile I Mncwango

    (University of Zululand)

  • Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo

    (North-West University)

  • Makhosazana Faith Vezi-Magigaba

    (University of Zululand)

Abstract

Youth unemployment is an ongoing issue that affects individuals domestically and globally, and such a problem has been an issue for a number of years. As a survival approach for economic improvement in most countries, entrepreneurship has been the driving force. There is some evidence that entrepreneurship programs can increase employability. In addition, it can increase motivation for starting a business, particularly among youth who typically have lower levels of self-confidence. To identify how entrepreneurial training interventions can enhance entrepreneurship elf-efficacy among unemployed youth, as systematic review of past study was conducted. Human capital theory was used to explain how human development idea, which encourages economic production through the foundation for skill development and training programs. The theory assists in exploring the intervention programs that enhance self-efficacy in entrepreneurship. The review revealed that there is a direct relationship between training interventions and youth unemployment. It is concluded that training interventions assist the youth to be more informed and skilled, exposing them to venture creation. Therefore, training interventions are the soundest approach to addressing youth unemployment and other socioeconomic issues.

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  • Sinqobile I Mncwango & Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo & Makhosazana Faith Vezi-Magigaba, 2024. "Training interventions that enhance entrepreneurship self-efficacy among unemployed youth: A South Africa perspective," International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 6(4), pages 113-121, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:adi:ijbess:v:6:y:2024:i:4:p:113-121
    DOI: 10.36096/ijbes.v6i4.653
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