International Journal of Entrepreneurship (Print ISSN: 1099-9264; Online ISSN: 1939-4675)

Abstract

The Role of Student-Based Social Enterprise in Addressing Youth Unemployment

Author(s): Aruleba, T.J, Fasanmi O.O, Adeeko J.D, Aruleba O.S, Oyekunle B.O,

This study investigates the role of student-based social enterprise in tackling youth unemployment, as it aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 (Decent work for all economic growth). The specific objectives are to determine the Influence of leadership training on the Enactus alumnus in the quest to overcome youth unemployment, ascertain the viability of the social enterprise for solving youth unemployment, investigate the potential benefits of the Enactus' social enterprise in the quest to solve the problem of youth unemployment. An exploratory research design was employed for the study. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to identify the key informants. Ten interviewees were recruited, and only five showed voluntary participation. The gathered data was analysed using content analysis. The results show an improvement in leadership and communication abilities, capitalising on the knowledge bank of the social enterprise to explore business opportunities and exposure to project management. Therefore, it is recommended that more NGOs combine social enterprise with their current missions to speedily reduce social vices in society

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