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@article{182828,
        author = {Ravikiran Sethi and Dr. Deepchand Dhankher},
        title = {EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3560-3572},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182828},
        abstract = {This study focuses on the understanding of the role of schools and teachers in developing entrepreneurial skills in students. The need for students to be entrepreneurial is essential in a competitive and knowledge-based economy, and if entrepreneurship education provides students with the key competencies of creativity, leadership, and problem-solving, then students will be better equipped for a difficult career. This study used a quantitative research approach, collecting data from 400 students from different schools (primary, secondary, technical, special needs) using a 52-item student questionnaire. The analyses included Chi-Squares and ANOVA statistic tests between entrepreneurship initiatives (including workshops and educational programs) and entrepreneurial educator practices (including feedback and support) that develop entrepreneurial competencies. Of the 52 responses on the student questionnaire, Cronbach's alpha returned 0.977, suggesting excellent internal consistency. The study found the focus on the institutional initiatives and educator-driven data to be significant (p < 0.001). With the expectations of schools with comprehensive entrepreneurship programs, supportive infrastructure, and educator-driven factors that facilitate creativity and mentorship. The conclusion points to understanding the need to incorporate entrepreneurship education into curricular and co-curricular frameworks, with messages to inform policy, teacher training, and resource allocation implications. The message from this study is intended to contribute to the overarching education system that builds students as future innovators and job creators.},
        keywords = {Entrepreneurship Education, Educator Role, School Initiatives, Entrepreneurial Skills, Experiential Learning.},
        month = {July},
        }